Technical Writer - Intellectt INC

Role: Technical Writer - II

Location: Princeton, NJ - 8540

Duration: 06 Months

Position Summary:

The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. The Lead Technical Writer will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data toensure production of technical documentation that complies with customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Writes and edits other writer's technical documents/manuals according to customer specifications.
• Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations.
• Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements.
• Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects.
• Tracks and records time spent on projects.
• Communicates status of work and any requirements for additional information to management.
• Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines, customer specifications, and company policies and procedures.

Experience:

• Four to six (4-6) years experience writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer) is required.

Technical Experience:

• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Adobe tools with higher level experience for InDesign is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred.