Technical Writer - Troubleshooting & MIL-STD Manuals

Koniag Services, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Writer to support KINS and our customers in Warren, MI in office. The role focuses on organizing and developing technical writing for MIL-STD programs, under the direction of the Technical Writing Project Lead.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, preparing TM procedures, validating mechanical/diagnostic processes, and assisting colleagues.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor's degree or at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in the area of technical writing and logistic engineering.
• Strong communication, leadership, technical writing and logistic engineering skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and other engineering/technical documentation.
• Mechanical ability in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated experience performing in depth troubleshooting and diagnostics on automotive, military, or mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze systems and develop step-by-step troubleshooting procedures that systemically isolate faults and provide solutions.
• Experienced with diagnostic tools, software, and testing equipment (ex. multimeter, scan tools, proprietary diagnostic software).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization and customer personnel.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to climb, bend, and otherwise access all areas of heavy construction and military land vehicles.
• Ability to maintain 3 points of contact while climbing on equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. without assistance and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work safely in a busy shop environment with crane, forklift and heavy equipment operation and movement.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools, hydraulic and manual jacks and other vehicle repair equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person status.

Responsibilities

• Follow technical writing procedures in support of a program to meet schedule and quality guidelines.
• Follow established plan to meet overall program objectives as defined by the Technical Writing Project Lead.
• May assist less experienced Technical Writers with meeting program objectives and providing technical guidance.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the MIL-STD and quality requirements and produce TM procedures that meet these requirements.
• Prepare and submit art requests and TM procedures in a timely manner to ensure internal deadlines are met.
• Perform validation and verification of mechanical and diagnostic processes on equipment In Accordance With (IAW) established procedures and schedules.
• Consistently meet program and quality objectives for technical data products.
• Follow written or provided technical writing development processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Logistic engineering

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

FrameMaker

Arbortext

SGML/XML

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5 years experience

Tools

Multimeter

Scan tools

Proprietary diagnostic software

CAN bus

Job description

Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Writer to support KINS and our customers in Warren, MI in office. The role focuses on organizing and developing technical writing for MIL-STD programs, under the direction of the Technical Writing Project Lead.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, preparing TM procedures, validating mechanical/diagnostic processes, and assisting colleagues.