Sr. Technical Writer + XML, PDF, Mechanical/Electrical
Location: Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Duration: 6 months, then potential direct hire
You MUST be a US Citizen.
You weave structured XML with ArborText and Oxygen tools when writing mechanical and electrical based materials. You know how to work with illustration markups in PDFs. (You might even have done this in a defense related environment.)
You have a knack for working with people of all different skill levels, including both technical and non-technical customers. You know how to make your team members, managers, and external customers feel comfortable because your materials are so clear and definitive.
You're often the Go To person when people need a comprehensive understanding of difficult technical topics and procedures.
We would love to work with you!
So that you get a fast start on your first day, you'll need to have the following in your background...
Required:
- US Citizen
- 5 years of technical writing plus Bachelors in technical discipline, or 9-10 years without degree
- XML Authoring Tool Experience (e.g. Arbortext Epic Editor and Oxygen software)
- MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus)
- Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software (or similar electronic markup tools) – proficient for use of illustration markups
- Tech writing experience with Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Operator documentation, preferably in the defense industry
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Customer Interaction/Customer Service skills (may work directly with customers on-behalf-of/representing client)
- Ability to work with a diverse team in several physical locations
- Knowledge of interactive electronic technical manual functionality, development processes, and markup languages
- Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards
Desired:
- Microsoft Access
- Validation/Verification, on-vehicle experience
- Technical writing related to the defense industry
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