Technical Writer

VIVA USA Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Tech Author to create, edit, and maintain technical documentation for client products.

You will organize and maintain a repository, ensure accuracy, and work with service engineering, product managers, and subject matter experts. The role requires experience with Arbortext software and the ability to produce clear manuals, specifications, and guides for both technical and non-technical users.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and editing technical documentation for complex products.
• Ability to write clearly for both technical and non-technical users.
• Collaborative work with engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain technical manuals, technical specifications, service methods, and repair guides.
• Organize and manage a repository of technical documents and ensure adherence to style guidelines.
• Collaborate with service engineering and product teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform editorial duties including copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking.

Skills

Technical writing

Editorial skills

Tools

Arbortext

Job description

Onsite: Woodridge, IL

Tech Author

Creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation such as user manuals, technical specifications, service methods, repair times, interactive schematics, and help guides for products developed by the client. Works closely with service engineering, engineering, manufacturing, compliance, product managers, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical documentation. Responsible for organizing, managing, and maintaining a repository of technical documents, ensuring all technical documentation adheres to established style guidelines and is written in clear and concise language for both technical and non-technical users. Additionally, may be required to create technical illustrations to support written content and perform editorial duties, such as copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking, to ensure the accuracy and clarity of all documentation. Must have experience using Arbortext software.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status