Mission Design & Automation is seeking a Technical Writer to author, edit, and review machine documentation and support company communications. This person will partner with project team members to prepare and ensure accuracy of the technical manual and documentation for custom industrial automated machinery with varying degrees of complexity.
What you'll do as a Technical Writer:
- Build strong partnerships with project managers, controls engineers, machine builders, and other Subject Matter Experts
- Write, format, edit, review, proof, and send technical manuals for custom machines
- Assist in writing and editing internal operational procedures and work instructions
- Assemble digital and hard copy instruction manuals and ship documentation to customers
- Schedule and track documentation tasks to meet machine shipment timelines
- Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
- Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style
- Evaluate current documentation templates and develop innovative approaches for improvement
- Create and manage multimedia – take reference photos and videos of machinery
- Work with project team to understand machine process and ensure accurate documentation
- Support internal team with training and process documentation
This list is intended to be a guideline for activities and is not all-inclusive.
Necessary Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in English, Communications, Professional Writing, or Engineering field with desire to focus on documentation
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong technical aptitude – ability to synthesize technical content from Subject Matter Experts to create training materials and procedures
- Excellent work ethic and strong intellectual curiosity – proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and handle several projects simultaneously
- Desire and ability to innovate and improve upon current processes
- Proficiency with computers including MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in industrial automation, manufacturing, or related industry