Actalent

Technical Writer

Shelby, NC, US

Hybrid
Temporary
$45–$57/hour
2 days ago
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Summary

Description * Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style. * Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users. * Works collaboratively with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. * Produces products that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards. Organizes material and writes descriptive copy according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. * Participates in requirements reviews and executes system integration test plans as required. Qualifications * Demonstrated experience (4+ years) creating customer-facing and internal technical documentation for organizations that develop hardware and/or software * Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, English, technology or related fields. * Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality documentation and procedural manuals for a variety of audiences. * Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures. * Excellent written skills in English with a keen eye for detail. * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; level of experience with Linux, Scripting Language (Python, Lua, Perl), JIRA, XML considered an asset. * Instincts and communication skills to build relationships and rapport quickly. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Shelby,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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