Job Title:- Technical Writer

Location: Mountain view CA (Onsite)

6 months plus extensions

Initially, the work will be 20 hours per week for the first 2 months and then 40 hours per week for the next 4 months. This is an onsite position.

Responsible for planning, organizing, writing and editing operational, maintenance or test procedure manuals. Researches engineering schematics, technical design specifications, interface design, design diagrams and test specifications with design engineers. Helps coordinate the layout and manual organization. Acquires and organizes basic source material, including applicable specifications, engineering write ups, and drawing packages. Expected to apply technical writing/editing to projects with little guidance, and implement these independently. Writes or edits small to medium sized product features, operation, maintenance or test procedure documentation of moderate complexity. Works with other writers or editors, managers, and engineers across product teams. Sets task-level goals and consistently meet schedules.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a technical field, Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

• Over 5 years of document control/engineering services experience

• Proficient with PLM/PDM systems as Agile, Arena or Empower.

Empower experience preferred.

Couple years of experience in SAP ERP and PLM Software

• Sound understanding of product life cycle within a controlled document management system

• Knowledge of document control systems, Item master, bill of material structures, change order processes, engineering and manufacturing documentation types and uses

• Experience in a highly engineering centric high tech organization with completely outsourced manufacturing

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (excel formulars and functions likes V-lookup, Hlookup, Pivot, etc.)

• Some experience as a quality analyst preferred