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Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

The Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist will produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. They will join a team that works collaboratively with engineering, quality, product managers, and usability experts to make products user-friendly.

Responsibilities

• Independently gather information from engineering and production personnel to design, organize, and generate clear technical work instructions for electromechanical device assembly.
• Partner closely with manufacturing team members on the floor to fully understand the physical build process.
• Capture clear, high-quality photographs of critical assembly details to integrate into documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to compile data, authoring comprehensive operator’s manuals, detailed user guides, and technical manuals for end-users of automation work cells.
• Support the development, optimization, and standardization of documentation templates.
• Research and interpret regulatory documentation to build robust technical files demonstrating how products comply with relevant regulations.
• Compile, organize, and collate data packages to support formal CE marking submission documentation.
• Investigate international standards to determine their applicability to products and ensure alignment.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other cross-functional process documentation.
• Review, revise, and update existing documentation to incorporate redlines, engineering changes, and current standards.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and quality processes to translate complex technical data into simple, user-friendly content.
• Evaluate legacy content and collaborate with experienced team members to develop innovative approaches for documentation improvement.
• Maintain a strict adherence to version control, revision control, and configuration management protocols.

Essential Skills

• Technical writing
• Regulatory compliance
• Documentation writing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some hands-on experience in a technical field highly preferred; preferably in manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand complex topics.
• Previous experience generating written material and/or procedural materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and MS Teams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or equivalent photo editing software preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Sherwood, OR. The work environment is office-based, with regular interactions on the floor with shop staff.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sherwood,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.