Technical Writer

US Tech Solutions; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in New York’s village of Fairport seeks a technical writer for a 6-month engagement with potential extension. You will develop and improve work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and job aids, working with engineers and operations to ensure accuracy.

The role requires 3+ years of technical writing, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to convey complex information clearly. Windchill and optics knowledge are a plus; a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Understanding of technical processes; optics knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Documentation Creation: Develop and improve work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
• Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and operations to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Research: Analyze technical information from various sources to create comprehensive documentation.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review documentation for clarity and consistency with company style.
• Basic Project Management: Plan, schedule, and track documentation projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, technical writing, engineering, or science fields

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

PTC Windchill

Job description

Duration: 06 months with possible extension

Responsibilities

• Documentation Creation: Develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
• Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and operations gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Research: Investigate and analyze technical information from various sources to create comprehensive documentation that meets user needs.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and adherence to company style guidelines.
• Basic Project Management: Manage documentation projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of technical writing experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams). PTC Windchill system experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand technical processes being documented. Optics knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all documentation produced.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, adapting to changing project requirements and deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, technical writing, engineering, or science fields.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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