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Technical Writer

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Sterling Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 45 USD Hourly USD 40.00 45.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

TECHNICAL WRITER – MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Contract (6–8 Months+)

Full-Time, 100% Onsite

Compensation
: $40–$45/hr

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Technical Writer to support a Reliability Engineering team within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining technical documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance‑related documentation that supports manufacturing and reliability operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable collaborating directly with subject matter experts across Reliability, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance teams. While reference materials and existing documentation will be available, this position requires someone capable of independently gathering information, developing new procedures, and creating clear, accurate technical documentation from the ground up.

Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred but not required.

MUST-HAVE SKILL SET
  • Technical writing experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, and technical procedures
  • Ability to gather information from subject matter experts and translate it into clear documentation
  • Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, reliability, maintenance, or quality organizations
  • Strong document formatting and technical communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and incorporate technical drawings, diagrams, and visual references into documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
JOB DUTIES
  • Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation supporting manufacturing and reliability operations
  • Create work instructions, procedures, SOPs, and maintenance documentation for production and engineering teams
  • Collaborate with Reliability, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance personnel to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy
  • Review existing documentation and update content to reflect current processes, equipment, and best practices
  • Independently develop new procedures and documentation where no prior documentation exists
  • Incorporate technical drawings, diagrams, equipment information, and visual aids into documentation packages
  • Ensure documents are organized, user-friendly, and aligned with internal documentation standards
  • Support continuous improvement efforts through documentation updates and process standardization
  • Manage document revisions and maintain version control throughout the project lifecycle
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
  • 3+ years of technical writing experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, reliability, or quality functions
  • Experience working directly with technical subject matter experts
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment environments
  • Experience creating documentation from both existing reference materials and independently gathered information
  • Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Industrial Manufacturing Operations
  • Technical Documentation and Procedure Development

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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