Remote Automotive Technical Writer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Remote collaboration tools

Automotive tech docs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear manuals, installation guides, and online help for automotive products. You will translate complex technical information into user-friendly content while working with engineering, product management, and support teams.

The role emphasizes independent remote work, strong writing and editing skills, and familiarity with MadCap Flare, Confluence, and Git.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the automotive domain or with complex technical products.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong grammar and style.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency with documentation tools and content management systems (MadCap Flare, Confluence, Git).
• Strong research skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and maintain user manuals, installation guides, service bulletins, and online help articles.
• Collaborate with SMEs across engineering, product development, and customer support to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Organize and structure complex information for diverse audiences.
• Ensure documentation adheres to style guides, branding, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including updates, revisions, and version control.
• Review and test product features to ensure documentation reflects functionality.

Skills

Technical writing

Automotive knowledge

Editing and proofreading

Remote collaboration

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing

Tools

MadCap Flare

Confluence

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for their innovative automotive products and systems. Working entirely remotely, you will collaborate with engineering, product management, and support teams to translate complex technical information into user-friendly manuals, guides, and online help content. This role requires a strong understanding of automotive technology combined with exceptional writing and communication skills. You will play a vital part in ensuring our customers and internal teams have the information they need to effectively use, maintain, and service our products, contributing to a positive user experience and reducing support inquiries. This is an ideal position for a skilled writer who is passionate about the automotive industry and thrives in a flexible, home-based work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, service bulletins, and online help articles.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across engineering, product development, and customer support to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Organize and structure complex technical information logically and clearly for various audiences.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to company style guides, branding standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including updates, revisions, and version control, using relevant tools.
• Review and test product features to ensure documentation accurately reflects functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Writer, with a significant portion focused on the automotive industry or complex technical products.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style.
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency with documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, Git).
• Strong research skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Access to professional development resources and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with cutting-edge remote collaboration tools.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive technology documentation.