Technical Writer

Job ID
133525
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Technical Writer for a contract opportunity with our client in Warren, Michigan.

Overview

The role involves developing and authoring mechanical service information procedures and related technical content for various commodities, as well as editing existing content and managing publication.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and author mechanical service information procedures and related technical content for the following commodities: Chassis, HVAC, Powertrain, Body, Interior, and Exterior.
  • Edit existing mechanical service information content as required.
  • Utilize Teamcenter and Vis Mockup to create graphics from math data.
  • Utilize Arbortext to develop the text of the procedures, while creating and using text strings when applicable.
  • Manage publication content by section, subsection and information type.
  • Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications.
  • Minimum years of experience: Open to people who have recently graduated if they do not have much work experience. However, open to someone that has at least 5 years’ experience working at a dealership or car shop.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in technical fields, automotive or engineering is required.

Requirements

  • Proficient with use of MS Excel, MS Word, and Arbortext.
  • Knowledge using CAD visualization techniques, with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup preferred.
  • Illustration and graphics development skills preferred.
  • Technical writing background is preferred.
  • Dealership experience as a technician preferred.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex subject matter.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Ability to work in a production-based environment with adherence to delivery schedule timing.

Shift

1st shift, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with flexibility in core hours between 9am to 3pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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