Technical Writer

Hiring a Technical Writer for a great company in Rocklin, CA!! Great culture and environment!! MUST have at least a year of technical writing experience and Indesign. Best candidate has previous experience writing manufacturing SOPS and CAD programming,

M-F Day shift 6 am to 2:30 pm / 7 am to 3:30 pm

Job Description

• Under the direction of the Engineering Documentation Manager, the Technical Writer shall perform a variety of functions associated with the production of technical documents and materials within deadlines set by supervisor. 

• Write technical documents such as product and assembly manuals in clear and concise language. Manuals include text on assembly, operation and maintenance as well as checklists, pictures and illustrations of equipment. Information also may include sketches, specifications, articles and drawings. May revise articles, bulletins and manuals, or may create new materials from scratch. Ability to write in reader appropriate terms and specific details. Create manuals and other documents in company format, importing charts, graphs, photos and drawings as required.  

• Ability to capture and manipulate CAD drawing images for use in these documents. Follow procedures for generating documents.

• Perform independent product research for document creation. This includes communicating with design and production support engineers, drafters, technicians, marketing and legal to acquire necessary information to prepare detailed original manuals.

• Create .pdf files for printing per vendor standards. Distribute in a timely manner following proper procedures.

• Perform hands-on technical work (i.e., helping with or observing the assembly of a new product) on a periodic basis, for the purpose of acquiring “real world” knowledge that will be used to create accurate documents.

Top Skills' Details

• College degree (B.S. or B.A.) with an emphasis in a technical field, OR five (5) years’ experience as a technical writer. 

• Fluent in InDesign (preferred), MS Word or PageMaker as well as Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to create written documents describing technical products from scratch at a high level. 

• High level of technical & mechanical understanding.

• Advanced knowledge of importing drawings, charts, graphs & photos.

• Advanced ability to read and understand rough drafts & working with engineers to finalize document

• Additional computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), Adobe PDF Acrobat 

• Intermediate Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, for creating views, exploded assemblies and graphics a plus.

Work Environment

Office environment. Will have own desk space in cubical.

Schedule is either 6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Engineering Documentation Manager, the Technical Writer shall perform a variety of functions associated with the production of technical documents and materials within deadlines set by supervisor. Job duties include: Write technical documents such as product and assembly manuals in clear and concise language. Manuals include text on assembly, operation and maintenance as well as checklists, pictures and illustrations of equipment. Information also may include sketch

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.

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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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