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Sr. Technical Document Specialist

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical documentation engineer in California is $132,464.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Technical Documentation Engineers typically create, edit, and maintain manuals, user guides, API documentation, and internal process documents. They work closely with product developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure documentation is technically accurate and up-to-date. Day-to-day tasks may include attending project meetings, managing documentation repositories, updating content based on product iterations, and maintaining consistency across all materials. This role often balances independent writing time with collaborative sessions to clarify complex concepts and ensure completeness.

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Technical Documentation Specialist

Global Channel Management, Inc.

Clovis, CA

$26/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 18 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. 


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

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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

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