Remote Automotive Technical Writer: Clear Manuals & Guides

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear and accurate manuals, service guides, and knowledge base articles for automotive products. You will translate complex technical information into accessible language and support customers, technicians, and internal teams while working remotely from Upington or another suitable location.

The role emphasizes high-quality documentation standards, collaboration with engineers and product managers, and ongoing updates to

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Technical Writer in automotive or related industry.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
Familiarity with automotive systems and terminology.
Proficient with documentation tools and content management systems; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Research, write, and edit technical documentation for automotive components, software, and procedures.
Develop user manuals, repair guides, troubleshooting manuals, and knowledge base articles.
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and support specialists to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
Maintain a consistent style and tone across all documentation, adhering to company standards.
Update existing documentation to reflect product changes, software updates, and new findings.