Technical Writer
San Jose, CA · On-site
Technical Writer/project manager: 5 - 8 years of experience in creating, writing, editing and maintaining technical documents, including requirements documentation, user guides, manuals, process ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Technical Writer/project manager: 5 - 8 years of experience in creating, writing, editing and maintaining technical documents, including requirements documentation, user guides, manuals, process ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Technical Writer/project manager: 5 - 8 years of experience in creating, writing, editing and maintaining technical documents, including requirements documentation, user guides, manuals, process ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and operations teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on how to use Anduril ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and operations teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on how to use Anduril ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Intelliswift, an LTTS Company, is seeking a Technical Writer with a strong technical background in Java and J2EE. The role involves preparing instruction manuals, journal articles, and other ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Intelliswift, an LTTS Company, is seeking a Technical Writer with a strong technical background in Java and J2EE. The role involves preparing instruction manuals, journal articles, and other ...
Technical Writer Location : Coronado, CA Clearance required : SECRET Scope: Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) within NSW to develop, edit, and maintain training documentation; assist with ...
Technical Writer Location : Coronado, CA Clearance required : SECRET Scope: Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) within NSW to develop, edit, and maintain training documentation; assist with ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
The Role As a Technical Writer at K2 Space, you will own the words that win work and deliver it. You'll support the full arc of the business - from early business development and capture, through ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
The Role As a Technical Writer at K2 Space, you will own the words that win work and deliver it. You'll support the full arc of the business - from early business development and capture, through ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
Info Way Solutions, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer with enterprise experience. The role requires a strong content writer to produce high-quality documentation and content for enterprise-level ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
Info Way Solutions, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer with enterprise experience. The role requires a strong content writer to produce high-quality documentation and content for enterprise-level ...
Calabasas, CA · On-site
$31.53 - $47.26/hr
Technical Manual Writer will report to the Technical Manual Manager. This role requires a technical acumen with regard to instructions and proficiency in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite ...
Calabasas, CA · On-site
$31.53 - $47.26/hr
Technical Manual Writer will report to the Technical Manual Manager. This role requires a technical acumen with regard to instructions and proficiency in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
The Role As a Technical Writer at K2 Space, you will own the words that win work and deliver it. You'll support the full arc of the business -- from early business development and capture, through ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
The Role As a Technical Writer at K2 Space, you will own the words that win work and deliver it. You'll support the full arc of the business -- from early business development and capture, through ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to translate complex robotic intelligence into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. In this role, you will be the ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to translate complex robotic intelligence into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. In this role, you will be the ...
ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and operations teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on how to use Anduril ...
ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and operations teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on how to use Anduril ...
Role Overview The Technical Writer will help create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation, while managing and maintaining various Knowledge bases. They are actively involved in creating ...
Role Overview The Technical Writer will help create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation, while managing and maintaining various Knowledge bases. They are actively involved in creating ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$78 - $98/hr
Technical Writer * Full time * Remote / Hybrid *This position requires anactive U.S. national security clearance.To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link . Duties ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$78 - $98/hr
Technical Writer * Full time * Remote / Hybrid *This position requires anactive U.S. national security clearance.To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link . Duties ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$160 - $200/hr
Technical Writer You'll own how Firecrawl explains itself to developers, and how developers find us in the first place. That spans docs, API reference, SDK guides, quickstarts, tutorials, cookbooks ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$160 - $200/hr
Technical Writer You'll own how Firecrawl explains itself to developers, and how developers find us in the first place. That spans docs, API reference, SDK guides, quickstarts, tutorials, cookbooks ...
The Technical Writer ensures that development and delivery of process documentation standard operating procedures (SOPs) is consistent and compliant with company and regulated guidelines. The ...
The Technical Writer ensures that development and delivery of process documentation standard operating procedures (SOPs) is consistent and compliant with company and regulated guidelines. The ...
Looking for someone to provide technical writing support to a process development technical team - drafting documents, editing, working with scientists to enter figures etc. Prior experience in ...
Looking for someone to provide technical writing support to a process development technical team - drafting documents, editing, working with scientists to enter figures etc. Prior experience in ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
As a Technical Writer on the Physical AI team, you will create and maintain the training content that keeps our global operations running. Working closely with engineers, operators, and regional ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
As a Technical Writer on the Physical AI team, you will create and maintain the training content that keeps our global operations running. Working closely with engineers, operators, and regional ...
Salida, CA · On-site
The Technical Writer works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Service, and Production teams to ensure documentation is accurate, standardized, revision-controlled, and user ...
Salida, CA · On-site
The Technical Writer works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Service, and Production teams to ensure documentation is accurate, standardized, revision-controlled, and user ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
We're looking for our first Technical Writer to define, craft, and amplify our company's story across public-facing channels. The ideal candidate is someone versatile who can additionally cover ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
We're looking for our first Technical Writer to define, craft, and amplify our company's story across public-facing channels. The ideal candidate is someone versatile who can additionally cover ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
Technical Writer Location: San Diego, CA - Some flexibility on remote, but mostly need to be considered as an onsite role. Duration: 6 Months with possibilities of extension and conversion to ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
Technical Writer Location: San Diego, CA - Some flexibility on remote, but mostly need to be considered as an onsite role. Duration: 6 Months with possibilities of extension and conversion to ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
We're looking for our first Technical Writer to define, craft, and amplify our company's story across public-facing channels. The ideal candidate is someone versatile who can additionally cover ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
We're looking for our first Technical Writer to define, craft, and amplify our company's story across public-facing channels. The ideal candidate is someone versatile who can additionally cover ...
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| Aspect | Technical Writer | Technical Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Creates and develops technical documentation, manuals, and guides. | Reviews, revises, and ensures clarity and accuracy of technical content. |
| Skills & Certifications | Strong writing, communication, and technical knowledge; certifications like STC are common. | Editing skills, attention to detail, and technical understanding; often holds editing certifications. |
| Work Environment | Collaborates with engineers, product teams, and subject matter experts. | Works closely with writers and subject matter experts to refine content. |
| Industry Usage | Used across tech, manufacturing, software, and engineering sectors. | Commonly employed in publishing, software, and technical fields for quality control. |
While both roles require technical knowledge and strong communication skills, Technical Writers focus on creating content, whereas Technical Editors concentrate on reviewing and improving existing documentation. Both roles are essential for producing clear, accurate technical materials in various industries.
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Partner with cross functional teams to capture and maintain product requirement documentation, user guides, process documentation, and compliance materials.
Create graphics, layouts, and design documents for procedures and policies using MS Office, Visio, MS SharePoint, Atlassian Confluence, and Adobe Photoshop.
Develop and edit technical documents such as requirements documentation, user guides, manuals, process flows, white papers, and training materials.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, TEKWISSEN provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each client's requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance, testing, Technology Consulting & staffing. The company is primarily focused on information technology, engineering, healthcare, financial technology and contingent workforce solutions. It operates in seven business segments including Commercial, Professional & Technical, EMEA Commercial, and EMEA Professional & Technical. The company provides professional and technical expertise in the fields of Telecom, Education, Banking, Retail, e-commerce, Automotive, Life Science, Insurance, legal, healthcare, among others. It also offers outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition, and vendor management services.
We strongly believe:
" If something cannot be measured, it cannot be managed. "
TEKWISSEN measures all of these processes and applies corrective interventions to manage the quality process at its core.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
Recognitions:
2015 -America's Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
2015- SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK
2015 -Honoree of Diversity Focused Company by Corp! Magazine
2014- America's Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
2014- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
2014 - DiSciTech Award in Technology by Corp! Magazine
2014- DiSciTech TECHNOLOGY Company of the year by Corp! Magazine
2014- SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK
Specialties:
Enterprise Solutions, Web Development, Data Warehousing, Systems Integration, IT Security, Storage Technologies, Development and Delivery, Business Intelligence, Telecommunications, Consulting and Planning, Network design, Implementation &Administration
Technical Writer Consultant
San Jose, CA
6 months
The client's hardware product development team is looking for a technical writer who is interested in a blended role as a documenter, business analyst, product and project manager, and the combined creativity and experience to match.
The group seeks to liberate access to digital media, by delighting consumers with beautifully crafted products and putting them in control of their media. We have succeeded blending powerful hardware platform housed in a user-centric industrial design with robust, flexible and intuitive software.
In this role, you will partner with cross functional teams of architects, engineering teams, manufacturing teams and internal product management to capture the essential ideas, intent, stated and unstated requirements to craft, create and maintain product requirement documentation, user guides, process documentation, compliance materials, design and product documentation. Your documentation experience in a consumer product development group and consumer product sector honed your skill and ability to take what is complex and present it a simple, clear, concise and tangible presentation.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent depth and breadth of work experience. You should have blended background and experience as a:
Technical Writer/project manager: 5 - 8 years of experience in creating, writing, editing and maintaining technical documents, including requirements documentation, user guides, manuals, process flows, white papers, steps/procedures, and presentations, tutorials, training materials, compliance/certification materials and Confluence content. Experience in document management of repositories, collaboration and writing to a variety of audiences is required.
Business analyst/product manager: work with senior product manager and engineering teams to create and develop product requirements documentation. Establish and document workflow, process systems and installation steps and requirements.
Skillset: leadership, technically savvy, organized, works independently, creative problem solver, quick learner, flexibility to Learn new products, comfortable in collaborating with highly technical people and working in fast paced environments.
Specific Requirements
Must be able to create graphics, layouts and designing documents for procedures and policies
MS Office, and Web based collaborative tools (e.g., strong Visio, MS Share Point, Atlassian Confluence ). Prior experience with Adobe Photoshop a plus
Planning and editing technical material/ overseeing the preparation of illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and charts
Areas of Expertise
Product requirements doc (PRD), Design docs, Editing Experience, User Guidelines, User Experience, Style Guide Development, Content Strategy
UX Writing, Marketing Writing, Writing for Mobile, Proofreading, Copy-editing.
Regards,
Swati,
swati(dot)p(at)tekwissen(dot)com
734-418-0097
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STEM Xpert, based in Ann Arbor, MI, US, is a leading company in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education industry. Since their establishment, they have made an indelible mark by providing innovative services and products designed to enhance STEM learning. Their service portfolio includes comprehensive educational programs, customized learning modules and interactive STEM kits. Driven by a passion for nurturing young minds, the company's mission is to bring about an educational renaissance in the STEM field, making learning not just theoretical but practical and fun. One notable achievement for STEM Xpert has been its success in reaching a broad spectrum of learners, from school-age to adults, contributing significantly towards empowering the community's technological and scientific literacy.
Recruiting and staffing services
51 - 200 Employees
Ann Arbor, MI, US
2012