TriMech Services: Technical Writer

Copywriter is needed in Florence, United States.

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Client: TriMech Services

Location: Florence, United States

Contract: Contractor

Primary Responsibilities

• Techncial Writer is responsible for all phases of document generation (i.e. researching, writing, customer verification, incorporating verification updates and delivery via Config Management software)
• Writes and updates payload and ground equipment technical publications, technical bulletins in both MIL-STD and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) formats for operator through maintainer level manuals, supporting technical manual validations and verifications.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, engineers, logisticians, 2-D model animators, productions personnel and field technicians.
• Research technical specifications, related program documents, engineering drawings, 3-D animations/job aids, an maintenance videos.
• Responsible for coordinating photo shoots, and coordinating with on-staff illustrator to develop original illustrations for manuals.
• Focus on end user needs to safely perform his/her job while protections the equipment from potential damage and ensuring equipment operation requirements.
• Available for limited travel to support IPS functions.
• Technical Writer will adhere to quality and safety standards.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience as a technical writer with integrated logistics background.
• Background in or understanding of hardware maintenance and all phases of logistics.
• Understanding of configuration management processes.
• 2-3 years of experience using XML, and Arbortext.
• Demonstrated skills in ability to interpret engineering drawings to determine part data and parent-child relationships.
• Experience working with SolidWorks or other CAD software are a plus.
• Must be familiar with SolidWorks PDM or similar document upload/retrieval program.
• Possess strong computer skills in business software packages.
• Competent technical expertise in electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical principals.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if necessary.
• Must be a US citizen due to the nature of US Department of Defense clients.