IT Technical Writer

Tennant Packaging Corporation
United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Software Documentation Computer Literacy Document Management Systems Knowledge Management Screenshots Software Version Control

Job description

Job Summary: The Technical Writer will create and maintain a variety of documentation needed for our internal software systems. They will collaborate closely with product developers and production teams to understand our products and advocate for the end-user, ensuring the audience can successfully utilize our technology., * Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation for internal software systems, hardware, and business processes, including user guides, work instructions, release notes, and system documentation.

  • Develop customer-facing and internal documentation that supports product implementation, system usage, training, and user adoption.
  • Research, gather, and validate technical information by collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and current.
  • Manage document lifecycle activities, including certification documentation, document updates, version control, and change management.
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders to develop training materials and supporting documentation for new systems, processes, and product enhancements.
  • Proofread and review documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with company documentation standards and style guidelines.
  • Utilize documentation, content management, diagramming, screen capture, and editing tools to produce high-quality technical content.
  • Monitor documentation effectiveness through user feedback and analytics, continuously improving content to enhance the user experience and support business needs.
  • Maintain documentation libraries and ensure technical content remains organized, accessible, and up to date.
  • Support other documentation and knowledge management initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in technical writing, document control, quality documentation, or a related role.
  • Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, user guides, system documentation, and product specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of document control, change management, version control, quality review, and documentation standards.
  • Excellent technical writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in document creation software and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Preferred:

  • Experience with modern documentation and publishing tools.

Job Setting / Environment:

  • This position is performed in an environmentally controlled building. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and computer usage.
  • Location: Remote
  • Travel Required: 0%

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