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# Technical Writer - Automotive Service Experience Required

- **Company:** HRU Tech
- **Location:** Clawson, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28ea2890bb35cb50

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent technical experience.
 * Hands-on automotive repair experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
 * Experience working on complete vehicle systems, including:
 * Engine repair
 * Transmission systems
 * Mechanical vehicle diagnostics
 * General automotive repair
 * Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly in written documentation.
 * Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
 * Proficiency using Microsoft Office and standard computer applications., * 35 years of automotive technician experience.
 * Heavy mechanical repair experience is strongly preferred.
 * Previous experience creating service information or technical documentation.
 * Experience supporting labor time studies or automotive service publications.
 * Familiarity with OEM service procedures and repair documentation., The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive technician with deep mechanical knowledge who is looking to transition into a technical writing environment.
Candidates should have experience working across a wide variety of vehicle systemsnot just routine maintenance. Those with extensive engine, transmission, and drivetrain experience will be especially successful in this role.
Candidates without meaningful hands-on automotive repair experience are unlikely to be a fit for this position.

## Description

We are seeking an Automotive Technical Writer to support the development and validation of published mechanical service procedures. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Mechanical Service Information Development teams, Labor Time Technicians, and Shop Foremen to create accurate labor time studies and ensure service procedures are properly documented, validated, and optimized.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive technician who enjoys technical documentation, process improvement, and working with engineering and service teams to produce high-quality service information., Technical Documentation

 * Create labor time studies for published mechanical service procedures.
 * Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation using multiple automotive information sources.
 * Translate technician markups and validation feedback into clear, complete service documentation.
 * Ensure published service procedures are accurate, optimized, and properly time studied.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Work closely with the Mechanical Service Information Development team.
 * Partner with Validation and Labor Time Technicians to validate service procedures.
 * Collaborate with Shop Foremen and technical teams responsible for assigned vehicle platforms.
 * Participate in meetings and communicate project status to leadership.

Project Support

 * Support Labor Time Guide initiatives and special projects.
 * Maintain data integrity while adhering to company security policies.
 * Respond professionally to requests for information.
 * Track and report project progress accurately.


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