Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Salary Range: $31.00 - $35.50, Starting range is DOE.

Why join the General Micro Systems team?

Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need – at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service.

The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all our competitors combined.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.

Paid Time Off provided annually:

• 1 – 3 weeks of accrued vacation based on length of employment
• 56 hours of sick leave
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays for personal observances
• 10 Company observed Holidays

Anthem HMO and PPO

Dental Plans options

Vision Plan

Company paid employee benefits

Life Insurance

401K plan

Supplemental Benefits – optional Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Anthem HMO and PPO
• Medical Plan options
• Dental Plans options
• Vision Plan
• Company paid employee benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan
• Supplemental Benefits – optional Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 50% tuition reimbursement following the successful completion of approved courses
• Opportunity for promotion from within
• Standard work week:
  Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM, with additional hours as necessary
• Limited travel required

Responsible for creating technical manuals and documentation for rugged, mil-spec computer equipment. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining technical manuals and assisting with technical marketing materials.

• Receives assignments from a supervisor.
• Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Keeps up to date with industry trends and standards to ensure documentation is completed on time and within relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain user manuals, installation guides, and other technical documentation that is easy to understand and addresses the needs of our customers.
• Work closely with engineers and subject matter experts to research and understand the technology behind our rugged, mil-spec computer equipment.
• Use project management tools to prioritize tasks and ensure documentation is completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain accurate technical documentation that aligns with the company policies and goals.
• Ensure that all documentation is consistently formatted and presented in a professional manner.
• Work with marketing to create technical marketing documents.
• Assist in the creation of white papers and other thought leadership materials.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Review manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate the material.
• Prepare or arrange for the preparation of the index.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Arrange for formatting, reproduction, and distribution of material.
• Other duties as assigned.

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