Salary:

$20 - 30 per hour

Reference:

JOB-8020 TECHNICAL WRITER

Technical Writer needed for a well established manufacturing company in the Oak Ridge and Knoxville, TN area. Starting pay rate will depend on experience, education, and training. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment. Job Summary The Technical Writer collaborates directly with the engineering staff to document design verification activities, engineering technical reports, and manufacturing/service procedures. This position focuses on creating comprehensive technical documentation and supporting the rigorous record-keeping activities required for regulatory medical device compliance.

Key Responsibilities Design & Compliance Documentation:

Partner with engineering teams to document project plans, design inputs/specifications, design reviews, design outputs, and verification and validation (V&V) activities.

Testing & Verification Support:

Collaborate with engineers to determine requirement verification strategies, outline general testing approaches, and develop detailed test steps for individual requirements.

Reports & Publications:

Prepare, format, and formally release engineering technical reports using standardized company templates.

Visual Asset Management:

Develop and maintain a structured library of reference images and schematics for integration into manufacturing and service documentation.

Procedure Development:

Create and revise clear manufacturing and service procedures using technical data provided by engineers and other subject-matter experts (SMEs).

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

2+ years of professional experience as an effective technical writer, ideally within a regulated industry.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Audience Adaptability:

Proven experience writing clear, precise documentation tailored to diverse audiences (e.g., auditors, manufacturing technicians, field engineers).

Subject Matter Mastery:

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, synthesize, and translate complex engineering and scientific concepts.

Collaboration & Execution:

Strong track record of working effectively with engineers and managing multiple concurrent projects with high attention to detail.