Technical Writers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 43,110 - 114,930

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Technical Writer to create and revise technical documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing equipment manuals, interviewing personnel, and creating sketches to illustrate materials. Successful candidates will possess strong writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The position offers a salary range of $43,110 to $114,930, with potential for growth in this expanding field.

Responsibilities

Review manufacturer’s catalogs and drawings related to equipment.
Analyze developments to determine need for revisions.
Interview personnel to understand technologies and methods.
Draw sketches to illustrate materials or sequences.
Observe activities to determine operating procedures.

Skills

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

JavaScript

Microsoft PowerPoint

Git

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft SharePoint

Adobe Photoshop

SQL

SAS

IBM Notes

Job description

Technical Writer

What You Need to Know About Technical Writer

Technical Writer Definition Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

What Do Technical Writers Do On a Daily Basis?

Review manufacturer’s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Technical Writer?

Technical Writers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Types of Technical Writer Jobs

Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer
Technical Publications Writer
Tech Writer
Expert Medical Writer
Global Technical Writer

Job Outlook for Technical Writers

There were about 52,400 jobs for Technical Writer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 5,700 new jobs for Technical Writer by 2026. There will be an estimated 5,700 positions for Technical Writer per year.

Technical Writer Salary

Technical Writers make between $43,110 and $114,930 a year.

Technical Writers who work in California, Washington, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Technical Writers Use?