Remote Automotive Technical Writer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise manuals, service guides, and API documentation for automotive products from a remote workspace.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and support teams to translate complex concepts into user-friendly content, while updating materials to reflect product revisions and industry standards. Strong project management and adherence to style guides are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating user manuals and API documentation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documents including user manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, and API documentation.
• Collaborate with SMEs across departments to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language for target audiences.
• Maintain and update existing documentation with product revisions and industry standards.
• Manage documentation projects with planning, scheduling, and tracking to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to style guides and branding guidelines for consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

API documentation

Editing

Research

Job description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for their innovative automotive products and systems. This role involves working closely with engineering, product management, and support teams to develop user manuals, service guides, technical specifications, and online help content. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that complex technical information is accessible and understandable to various audiences, including technicians, engineers, and end-users, all from the comfort of your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, and API documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across different departments to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language suitable for the target audience.
• Maintain and update existing documentation, ensuring it remains current with product revisions and industry standards.
• Manage documentation projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to established style guides and branding guidelines to ensure consistency in all published materials.