Technical Writer - Caltek Staffing
Fremont, CA 94538
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Writer is responsible for supporting the Engineering and Manufacturing Assembly teams by creating, revising, and maintaining documentation related Manufacturing Assembly Process Instructions. This role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to address documentation gaps, revise documents, submit ECOs, and maintain project timelines to meet production requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Primary Duties
The Technical Writer is responsible for supporting the Engineering and Manufacturing Assembly teams by creating, revising, and maintaining documentation related Manufacturing Assembly Process Instructions. This role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to address documentation gaps, revise documents, submit ECOs, and maintain project timelines to meet production requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Primary Duties
- Work cross-functionally with other teams to create or revise documentation via the established document control process.
- Review and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to existing documentation. Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Proof-read and provide feedback on documentation prepared by other departments.
- Organize large amounts of technical information utilizing Advanced MS Word and Excel functions as well as manage many technical documents simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross functional teams to identify appropriate content updates as required.
- Participate in cross functional documentation projects as required.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
- Education: B.S./B.A. in a scientific discipline (e.g. engineering, etc.). Preference given to candidates with technical writing and scientific background.
- Experience (minimum): 2 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing envirnoment
- Ability to work independently with guidance from leadership, and as part of a team;
- Manage multiple activities, and adjust to changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to understand technical terminology and complex processes.
- Experience in using an electronic Document Management System as Agile.
- Must be computer literate and competent in PC based software such as Office 2010 Professional (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
- Must be organized and detail oriented to be able to prioritize own and other's work and meet business productivity metrics.
- Proofreading and editing skills, and an aptitude for numbers and detail-oriented work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.
- Basic arithmetic skills including the ability to calculate figures and amounts and to interpret the data.
- Able to sit, stand and/or use keyboard for long periods of time.
Source : Caltek Staffing