Technical Writer

Talentify; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Automation Engineering team in a hybrid role with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on engineering documentation, project records, and interaction with engineers and technicians to capture critical information throughout project execution.

The position emphasizes technical writing over marketing content, offering growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding automation group.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Writing or Engineering Documentation.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information.
• Basic familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, controls, or control panels.

Responsibilities

• Document automation and controls projects with engineers.
• Capture and organize technical information throughout project execution.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, work orders, and project records.
• Organize data to support engineering, production, and service teams.
• Review schematics and wiring diagrams for accuracy.

Skills

Technical Writing

Engineering Documentation

Electrical Schematics

Documentation

Job description

Technical Writer (HYBRID)

Automation & Engineering Documentation 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote | St. Louis, MO

Are you a Technical Writer with a knack for turning complex engineering information into organized, user-friendly documentation? Do you have some exposure to electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, controls, or industrial equipment?

We are seeking a Technical Writer to support a growing Automation Engineering team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers, gain exposure to innovative automation projects, and play a critical role in keeping engineering documentation accurate and organized.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Hybrid Work Environment – Enjoy a flexible schedule with only 2 days onsite and 3 days remote each week.

Work Directly with Engineers –Collaborate closely with Automation Engineers and gain hands-on exposure to exciting industrial automation projects.

Technical, Not Marketing Writing – Focus on engineering documentation, project records, work orders, schematics, and technical project support.

Opportunity for Long-Term Growth – Make an immediate impact within a growing automation group where strong performers can create future opportunities for themselves.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with engineers to document automation and controls projects.
• Capture critical technical information throughout project execution.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, work orders, and project records.
• Organize technical data to support engineering, production, and service teams.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring documentation, and project information for accuracy.
• Follow projects from start to finish while ensuring documentation remains complete and organized.
• Support documentation related to customer inquiries, project updates, and production activities.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Technical Writing, Engineering Documentation, or similar technical support roles.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information.
• Basic familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, controls, or control panels.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, or industrial environments is highly preferred.
• Former Electrical Technicians, Controls Technicians, Engineering Coordinators, and Technical Writers are encouraged to apply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.