Technical Writer

Job ID
135463
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Automotive
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States

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

Overview

This role involves developing, authoring, and proofreading automotive customer literature, such as owner’s manuals, ensuring content accuracy, and collaborating with engineering and legal teams to meet regulatory and style guidelines. The position also includes performing validations and maintaining documentation following company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, author, and proofread customer literature, including owner’s manuals
  • Manage and update content within the content management system
  • Research technical product information and communicate with subject matter experts
  • Incorporate feedback from engineering, marketing, and literature teams
  • Coordinate with safety, legal, and regulatory personnel to include required text
  • Ensure content meets GM’s global writing style guidelines
  • Perform on-vehicle, bench, and virtual validations to verify content accuracy
  • Maintain records of updates and changes to literature content
  • Complete assigned tasks according to the production schedule and report issues
  • Attend meetings and follow established team processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, English, journalism, or communications, required
  • 0-2 years of experience required
  • Strong time management skills to handle multiple deadlines
  • Ability to develop clear, accurate, and user-focused content
  • Excellent organization and research skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with technical writing in the automotive industry or related fields
  • Familiarity with content management systems
  • Ability to work in a team environment and incorporate feedback effectively

The shift is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 1st shift, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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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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