Technical Writer 1 at ICONMA, LLC
Warren, MI
About the Job
Our Client, an Automotive Manufacturing Company, is looking for Technical Writer 1 for their Warren, MI/Hybrid location
Responsibilities:
- The main function of a Technical Writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files.
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions
- Confer with client to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication
- Develop, author, and proofread customer literature (owner’s manual) information
- Author and manage customer literature content in Client’s content management system
- Research content using technical product information, fact sheets, and communicating with engineering subject matter experts
- Ensure customer literature accurately incorporates feedback received from engineering, marketing, and customer literature team members
- Work with safety, legal, and regulatory coordinator to identify required safety, legal, and regulatory text
- Work with proofer/editor to ensure the text meets requirements of Client’s global writing style guidelines
- Perform on-vehicle, bench, and virtual validations to verify correct vehicle content and review findings with engineering and customer literature team when necessary
- Perform additional authoring, data coordination, composition, or other support tasks as needed
- Maintain business records and documentation for changes and/or updates to customer literature text and ensure this information remains accessible per Client record retention policy
- Complete assigned work according to established production schedule and report unresolved content-related concerns
- Attend meetings as required and observe all established team processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications
- 0-2 years experience required
- Experience in in creating documentation for a technical audience
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Ability to read some programming code
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Additional Conditions & Tests (Indicate if preferred or required): Writing test performed at SSV
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.