Experience writing in an agile development environment is a plus. * technical and engineering-based company Technical Documentation Specialist duties: * Write user and technical documentation for ...
Experience writing in an agile development environment is a plus. * technical and engineering-based company Technical Documentation Specialist duties: * Write user and technical documentation for ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$62K - $88K/yr
Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical ... documentation lifecycle. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$62K - $88K/yr
Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical ... documentation lifecycle. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
$62K - $88K/yr
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical documentation lifecycle. Proficiency ... with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word processing, graphics editing, and drawing ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
$62K - $88K/yr
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical documentation lifecycle. Proficiency ... with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word processing, graphics editing, and drawing ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$62K - $88K/yr
Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical ... documentation lifecycle. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word ...
Technical Documentation Specialist
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$62K - $88K/yr
Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical ... documentation lifecycle. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, word ...
Technical Documentation Coordinator
San Diego, CA · On-site
$71K - $80K/yr
This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
Technical Documentation Coordinator
San Diego, CA · On-site
$71K - $80K/yr
This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
... technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation. This role ... The role will define how engineering data is translated into accurate scalable, and reusable visual ...
... technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation. This role ... The role will define how engineering data is translated into accurate scalable, and reusable visual ...
This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
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This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
Technical Documentation Coordinator
$71K - $80K/yr
This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
Technical Documentation Coordinator
$71K - $80K/yr
This role ensures documents such as work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle. Working cross ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
... technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation. This role ... The role will define how engineering data is translated into accurate scalable, and reusable visual ...
... technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation. This role ... The role will define how engineering data is translated into accurate scalable, and reusable visual ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator, S1000D
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator, S1000D
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
Technical Documentation Specialist - Navy Logistics Programs
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
Technical Documentation Specialist - Navy Logistics Programs
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
Technical Documentation Specialist - Navy Logistics Programs
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
Technical Documentation Specialist - Navy Logistics Programs
Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and ... technical documentation planning and execution of deliverable engineering and schedules. 6) Conduct ...
Experience establishing editorial standards and information architecture for a substantial technical documentation site Strong candidates may also have * Software engineering experience: you can ...
Experience establishing editorial standards and information architecture for a substantial technical documentation site Strong candidates may also have * Software engineering experience: you can ...
... documentation, incidents, CAPS, training and environmental monitoring.) ** Also in addition to the primary responsibilities Programming (math.js, Java, PASX, etc.) experience strongly preferred.
... documentation, incidents, CAPS, training and environmental monitoring.) ** Also in addition to the primary responsibilities Programming (math.js, Java, PASX, etc.) experience strongly preferred.
The Technical Document Specialist / Senior Technical Document Specialist provides functional ... documentation control for the Manufacturing Maintenance, Engineering, and Utility Operations ...
The Technical Document Specialist / Senior Technical Document Specialist provides functional ... documentation control for the Manufacturing Maintenance, Engineering, and Utility Operations ...
Technical Documentation and Content Engineer, Claude Docs
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$270K - $320K/yr
Experience establishing editorial standards and information architecture for a substantial technical documentation site Strong candidates may also have * Software engineering experience: you can ...
Technical Documentation and Content Engineer, Claude Docs
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$270K - $320K/yr
Experience establishing editorial standards and information architecture for a substantial technical documentation site Strong candidates may also have * Software engineering experience: you can ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
Technical Documentation Illustrator with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$129K - $171K/yr
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation ... Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate ...
Internal customers include Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering ... The Sr. Technical Documentation Specialist - Label Development is an established, technically ...
Internal customers include Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering ... The Sr. Technical Documentation Specialist - Label Development is an established, technically ...
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A Technical Documentation Engineer is responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining technical documents such as manuals, user guides, product specifications, and instructional materials. They work closely with engineers, product managers, and developers to translate complex technical information into clear and accessible documentation for users, clients, or internal teams. This role requires strong writing skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to organize and present information effectively.
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$26/hr
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Posted 13 days ago
Job description
Company Description
Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and staff augmentation. Our account managers and recruiters have over a decade of experience in various verticals. GCM understands the challenges companies face when it comes to the skills and experience needed to fill the void of the day to day function. Organizations need to reduce training and labor costs but at same requiring the best "talent " for the job.Â
Qualifications
Technical Documentation Specialist needs Degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Writing or related subject.
Technical Documentation Specialist requires:
Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Experience authoring technical publications for highly technical and complex products.
- Experience
working with complex network products, video delivery products, and/or
software for technical audiences is preferred. Must have experience
with Structured FrameMaker (DITA). - Experience with other tools
used in this environment, including Acrobat Professional, Adobe Creative
Suite, Word, Excel, DITA, SVN, JIRA is helpful. - Must have experience collaborating with other users in a content management system.
- Experience working on a dispersed, multi-cultural team helpful.
- Experience writing in an agile development environment is a plus.
- technical and engineering-based company
Technical Documentation Specialist duties:
Write user and technical documentation for process automation products,
including user guides for technical audiences, online help, Release
Notes, and Product Specifications.- Work independently on a project basis, interacting with developers, testers, project managers, support staff, and other SMEs.
- Conduct interviews with various technical subject matter experts to gather information.
- Research and translate technical information into user-oriented information for non-technical and technical audiences.
- Publish user documentation in a variety of online and printed formats.
Additional Information
$26hr
6 MONTHS
About Global Channel Management
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Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and staff augmentation. Global Channel Management understands the challenges companies face when it comes to the skills and experience needed to fill the void of the day to day function. Organizations need to reduce training and labor costs but at the same time requiring the best talent for the job. GCM's Ownership and Management teams have extensive Staffing, Recruiting, HR and Executive Leadership knowledge, Experience and Expertise. Our Understanding and Commitment to our Client's Satisfaction are key reasons GCM has been successful in establishing long term relationships.
Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Austell, GA, US
Year founded
2009