Technical Writer Mechanical

JOB TITLE:
Technical Writer Mechanical
LOCATION:
Foster City, CA (onsite)
DURATION: 6 months
RATE RANGE: $46 - $56.95/hr


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SKILLS:

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• 4 8 years of relevant experience in technical writing, documentation, or related fields.
• Proficiency in documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., Oxygen, Dozuki, Adobe, Jira).
• Experience with markup languages such as HTML, XML, or DITA XML.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our client is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up, including creating a unique vehicle tailored to autonomous driving. The Base Operations (Base Ops) team supports all fleet-level maintenance, repair, and upgrade operations. This includes the back-end engineering team that delivers various aspects of technical content and support, with a key focus on improving safety and operational efficiencies.

The technical writing contractor for Base Ops will author and maintain all types of Base Ops technical documentation to support technicians and engineers with maintaining our autonomous vehicle fleet. They will work cross-functionally with engineers and technicians to define, obtain necessary information, and deliver the required service documentation.

Responsibilities:

The technical writer will create and update the technical documentation associated with the following:

• Vehicle operations manuals and mission readiness documentation
• Vehicle-level inspection, maintenance, and repair remove/replace procedures
• Software programming and post-repair bring-up
• Fleet upgrade and rework procedures
• Technical service bulletins
• Inspection and maintenance procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4 8 years of relevant experience in technical writing, documentation, or related fields.
• Proficiency in documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., Oxygen, Dozuki, Adobe, Jira).
• Experience with markup languages such as HTML, XML, or DITA XML.
• Familiarity with topic-based authoring concepts and version control systems.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of content development life cycles, documentation best practices, and style guide creation and maintenance.
• Ability to design user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible technical content using UX principles.
• Experience managing document workflows, reviews, and release processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative team player with a self-starter mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in documentation practices.

Bonus

Qualifications:

• Vehicle technician or autonomous vehicle operator experience
• Previous automotive OEM service manual authoring experience
• Experience with software such as Oxygen XML (DITA), JIRA, Git Hub, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite, CATIA 3DX
• Bachelor s degree with focus in Technical Writing

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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