Technical Writer - The Fountain Group

Hello,

My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Technical Writer for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­ Lincolnshire IL or Holtsville NY (HYBRID both locations). Details for the position are as follows:

Contract role of 1 year, possible extensions. Pay range $40-44/hr. Hybrid – 2 days Onsite / 3 days Remote.

Job Description:

• Develop and write technical content, including descriptions, installation procedures, operating instructions, maintenance, and troubleshooting information.
• Conduct interviews with SMEs to gather data for content. Responsible for handling multiple projects at one time in a dynamic environment.
• Coordinate, manage, and control documentation development projects and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to clearly translate highly technical information into easily used and understandable text and illustrations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with engineering, marketing, SMEs, and external team members to obtain the information necessary to carry out assignments.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic publishing, including DITA, FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and content management systems.