HireArt is hiring: Technical Writer in Ann Arbor

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A Secure, Connected Mobility Solutions Company

Job Type: Full time

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Work Environment: In-person

Expected Pay: 65.00 - 75.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid - typically requiring 3 days onsite

Contract Duration: 6 month contract

HireArt is helping our client find a Technical Writer to work with its engineering team. In this role, you will help write easy-to-understand and enjoyable-to-read documentation for internal stakeholders and customers to understand how to use company automotive software products and services effectively.

As a Technical Writer, you'll:

• Create and/or copywrite artifacts such as product documentation, release notes, API documentation, user guides, and manuals for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain user guides, technical manuals, and other user documentation using AsciiDoc and tools like Mermaid for diagramming.
• Work directly with subject matter experts to gather information, create content, and obtain approvals using strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Ensure all documentation is version-controlled using Git and maintain consistency and quality across all documentation.
• Install, run, and document the software in Linux environments to provide accurate and practical user documentation.
• Monitor user feedback to identify gaps in the documentation and take the initiative to address them.
• Collaborate across multiple geographies and time zones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, computer science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience creating technical documentation for complex software products
• Technical competency to use and experience the software tools for which documentation is being crafted
• Experience with command-line tools, shell scripting, system administration tasks, installing and running complex software systems, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in AsciiDoc
• Strong interest in the automotive industry, software development, and validation tools
• Familiarity with documentation workflows and best practices
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts
• Fluency in Japanese (reading and writing) is a plus!

Benefits:

• PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt and based in Ann Arbor, MI. This position will be hybrid requiring at least 3 days per week onsite.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.

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