Technical Writer - Engineering & Manufacturing Docs

Talentify; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technical Writer to join our engineering team in Bedford, MA. This contract role focuses on translating complex technical information into clear documentation that supports product development, production, and customer use.

You will work with engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management to create and maintain work instructions, procedures, manuals, and training materials, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of technical writing experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, or tech environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, operating procedures, engineering specifications, product manuals, test procedures, installation and maintenance guides, training materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to gather technical information.
• Review drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and design documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Organize and standardize documentation templates and document control processes.
• Revise documentation based on engineering changes and product updates.
• Ensure documentation complies with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product development by creating documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain document version control and assist with document management systems.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Technical Writer to join our engineering team in Bedford, MA. This contract role focuses on translating complex technical information into clear documentation that supports product development, production, and customer use.

You will work with engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management to create and maintain work instructions, procedures, manuals, and training materials, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.