Senior Technical Writer

Company: US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Position Description

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Creates and revises complex technical documentation to support the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of company products. Ensures documents conform to company and government standards, specifications, and language usage principles.
Responsibilities include: Creating and revising technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software, including product descriptions, detailed functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance and repair procedures, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB), miscellaneous reports, proposals, marketing literature, or other technical documentation pertaining to company products.
Ensuring compliance with customer requirements, government specifications, engineering standards, and language usage principles.
Researching and consulting with engineering staff on systems and equipment to create and revise technical documentation.
Analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings and other technical data to translate information into technical documentation.
Evaluating illustrations and graphics to determine the best way to utilize them within the documentation and requesting the creation of new illustrations/graphics or changes to existing ones.
Assisting in evaluating project requirements by providing time and cost estimates.
Interfacing with customers on project content and technical issues, as needed.
Participating in reviews and validation efforts (onsite and offsite) for technical writing assignments.
Assisting with the overall design of technical documentation by providing input on format and style.
Leading small or portions of large technical writing assignments.
Performing or participating in unit and/or system testing on Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, practices, and applications.
Ensuring a safe work environment and compliance with safety objectives and policies.


Skills Required Working knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, and system operations to write technical documentation.
Proficiency with state-of-the-art publication/page production software and Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) functionality and development processes.
Ability to understand complex engineering designs, analyze and interpret engineering drawings and terminology, and translate them into understandable language for non-engineers.
Expertise in creating and revising complex technical documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively answer customer questions and concerns related to company equipment and systems.
Ability to engage in problem-solving discussions and provide guidance to cross-functional team members.
Strong attention to detail and command of the English language.
XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g., Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software).
Proficiency in MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus).
Expertise in Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software or similar electronic markup tools for illustration markups.
Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Technical Writer Experience/Knowledge, preferably in the defense industry.
Experience in validation/verification, with on-vehicle experience considered a plus.
Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) is a plus.
Strong customer interaction and customer service skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team in several physical locations.
Knowledge of interactive electronic technical manual functionality, development processes, and markup languages is preferred.
Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards.
Certain positions may require specialized technical knowledge.


Experience Required Defense Industry Experience.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 5 additional years of relevant experience.


Education Required Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 5 additional years of relevant experience.


About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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