Technical Writer

Responsibilities

• Write procedures and technical documentation for fulfill multiple customers’ applicable writing specifications: technical accuracy is compulsory.
• Revise technical content of existing manuals specified by engineering specifications.
• Coordinate all phases of the manual processes, from source data, organizing and interpreting content, ordering art and incorporating the parts list.
• Reviews manufacturer's drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Studies blueprints, schematics, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Other duties may be assigned

Competency

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information. Capable of writing detailed theory of operation.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in technical/electronics; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with S1000D, ATA2200 and/or MIL-SPEC specifications.
• Previous use and/or knowledge of Adobe Framemaker, Quicksilver and/or Arbortext Editor required. .
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, technical manuals, illustrated parts lists and schematics . Ability to write technical manuals, procedure manuals and service bulletins.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members, and customers. Familiar with AECMA Simplified English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form..

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in one or more of the following applications: MS Word, Framemarker, Interleaf, SGML based desktop publishing software