Technical Writer (San Diego)

Title : Sr. Technical Writer

Pay : $120K / year

Schedule : Onsite 5 days per week (NO flexibility on remote or hybrid)

Duration : Direct hire, Perm

Summary Statement :

Researches, creates, and edits operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines by utilizing skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards / practices for technical documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Use skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards / practices for technical documentation.
• Research, create, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines as well as industry standards and best practices.
• Conduct interviews with and observe work performed by various users, technical staff, and production staff to gather data for documentation.
• Gather photographs and other useful media to enhance and provide visual clarification of documents.
• Research and translate technical information into manuals and / or documents for nontechnical and technical users.
• May audit processes and specifications.
• Produce work product that confirms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products (MS Word, etc.) to prepare documents.
• Work on documentation of diverse scope.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals of draft documents with subject matter experts prior to finalizing / releasing documents.
• Interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Performs housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required
• Performs all other duties requested, directed, or assigned

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