Senior Aviation Technical Writer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Highly competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge automotive技術

Supportive virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, accurate documentation for automotive products and services. You will translate complex information into user-friendly guides for technicians, engineers, and end-users, working with engineering, product development and support teams.

The role requires proven automotive technical writing experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and proficiency with CMS and writing tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer with automotive documentation.
• Clear writing, editing and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with automotive terminology and industry standards.
• Proficient with CMS and technical writing tools; strong remote-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and edit manuals, user guides and online help content.
• Collaborate with SMEs across engineering, product and support.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency across publications.
• Manage documentation projects, schedules and deliverables.
• Update docs to reflect product changes and user feedback.
• Maintain a consistent tone across all technical publications.

Skills

Technical Writing

Automotive

Editing

Proofreading

Project Management

Remote Work

Tools

CMS

Technical Writing Tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation for their innovative automotive products and services. This fully remote role involves translating complex technical information into user-friendly guides, manuals, and online content for technicians, engineers, and end-users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and support, to ensure the accuracy and usability of all technical documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled writer who is passionate about the automotive industry and excels at simplifying complex subjects.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation for their innovative automotive products and services. This fully remote role involves translating complex technical information into user-friendly guides, manuals, and online content for technicians, engineers, and end-users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and support, to ensure the accuracy and usability of all technical documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled writer who is passionate about the automotive industry and excels at simplifying complex subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documents, including user manuals, service guides, technical bulletins, and online help content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across engineering, product management, and support teams to gather information.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and adheres to company style guides and standards.
• Manage documentation projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables.
• Review and update existing documentation to reflect product changes and user feedback.
• Develop and maintain a consistent tone and voice across all technical publications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer , with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in automotive technical documentation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
• Proficiency with technical writing tools and content management systems.
• Familiarity with automotive systems, terminology, and industry standards is essential.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for remote technical writing expertise.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge automotive technology.
• Contribution to shaping the user experience of advanced automotive solutions.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.