Description

You will create and revise complex technical documentation to support the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of products.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise product descriptions, functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance/repair procedures, and illustrated parts breakdowns.
• Research and consult with engineering staff to interpret technical data and engineering drawings.
• Translate engineering designs into understandable language for non-engineers while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Evaluate illustrations and graphics to determine optimal placement or request new visual assets.
• Ensure all documentation conforms to customer requirements, government specifications, and engineering standards.
• Validate written procedures for equipment and provide input on documentation format and style.

Required Skills

• 2 years of relevant experience in technical writing.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, and system operations.
• Proficiency in XML authoring tools such as Arbortext, Epic Editor, or Oxygen.
• Experience with XML and Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Expertise in Adobe Acrobat Professional or similar electronic markup tools for illustration markup.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
• Strong command of the English language and high attention to detail.
• Ability to meet production deadlines and work effectively with diverse, multi-location teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the defense or automotive industries.
• Mechanical, electrical, or operator technical writing experience.
• Experience with validation/verification or on-vehicle experience.
• Understanding of interactive electronic technical manual functionality and markup languages.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 2 additional years of relevant experience.