Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Technical WriterLocation: Muncie, IN - 100% OnsiteDuration and hire type: ContractOverview: Sterling Engineering/Staffing is currently looking for a Technical Writer for one of our clients in the Muncie, IN area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.Hourly Rate: $25-28/hrBenefits: As a Contract Employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical Plans to choose from, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan.
Job Description:The position requires attention to detail and great organizational skills. Candidates should be able to multi-task and work on several jobs at a time. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a collaborative team. The candidate should have experience working with complicated processes that may contain multiple paths/swim lanes. The candidate must be able to work independently but also to work collaboratively with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to document and develop the processes and procedures. The candidate should have a strong technical background. Experience in Mechanical or Electrical field is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create technical content for an array of different publications using MS Word, Adobe, and Visio
- Work hand in hand with SME to develop content
- Establish and maintain writing standards
- Commitment to working within the organizational structure and templates in place for Technical Publications
- Work closely with engineering staff on technical issues
- Work as part of a team and share knowledge freely
- Request/take photos as necessary
- Create or edit graphics as necessary
- Provide weekly status updates on current projects
Education:
- College Degree with a Major in Engineering, English, Writing, or Communication is preferred
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of Tech Writing experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience using MS Office, Adobe, and Visio
- High level of technical writing skills
- Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Interpersonal skills, effective communication, and conflict management skills
- Organizational and prioritizing skills; ability to multi-task
- Computer skills (MS Office suite)
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe, and Visio preferred
#inprQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.