Technical Writer II

Role: Technical Writer

Client:DOD-Aerospace

Location: Sterling Heights MI

Duration: 6-month contract w/ possible extension

Hourly Rate: up to $42.50/hr (W2 non-benefited)

You must be a US Citizen to apply.

Position Description:

• 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 and specifications and language usage principles.
• Creates and revises technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology including product descriptions detailed functional descriptions operating procedures fault isolation maintenance and repair procedures illustrated parts breakdown miscellaneous reports proposals marketing literature or other technical documentation pertaining to company products.
• Ensures compliance with customer requirements government specifications engineering standards and language usage principles..

Required Skills:

• 2 years XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software)
• MS Office Tools/Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint required; Access a plus)
• 2 years Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software - proficient for use of illustration markups; or use of a similar PDF (electronic) markup tool
• Ability to work with a diverse team in several physical locations
• Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writer Experience/Knowledge required preferred in the defense industry
• Validation/Verification on-vehicle experience a plus
• 2 years Content Management System (CMS) experience a plus
• Customer Interaction/Customer Service skills required
• Basic understanding 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
• Working knowledge of hydraulics mechanics electronics and system operations to write technical documentation
• Working knowledge of publication software
• Ability to understand and translate engineering designs into understandable language for non-engineers while maintaining the desired meaning
• Ability to write technical documentation of limited scope and complexity engage in problem-solving discussions with cross-functional team members provide guidance to cross-functional team members and ensure documents are produced on time
• Ability to concentrate attention to detail and command of the English language

Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus 5 additional years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards.
• Mechanical/Electrical/Operator Tech Writer Experience/Knowledge Required preferred in the defense industry

Experience Preferred

• Defense Industry experience
• Automotive Industry experience

If interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.