Job Description

Title: Technical Writer

Location: La Grange, IL - 100% Onsite

Duration and hire type: Contract

Overview: Sterling Engineering/Staffing is currently looking for a Technical Publication Writer for one of our clients in the La Grange, IL area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Hourly Rate: $25-28/hr

Benefits: As a Contract Employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical Plans to choose from, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan.

Job Description:

The position requires attention to detail and great organizational skills. Candidates should be able to multi-task and work on several jobs at a time. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a collaborative team. The candidate should have experience working with complicated processes that may contain multiple paths/swim lanes. The candidate must be able to work independently but also to work collaboratively with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to document and develop the processes and procedures. The candidate should have a strong technical background. Experience in Mechanical or Electrical field is perferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create technical content for an array of different publications using MS Word, Adobe, and Visio
• Work hand in hand with SME to develop content
• Establish and maintain writing standards
• Commitment to working within the organizational structure and templates in place for Technical Publications
• Work closely with engineering staff on technical issues
• Work as part of a team and share knowledge freely
• Request/take photos as necessary
• Create or edit graphics as necessary
• Provide weekly status updates on current projects

Education:

• College Degree with a Major in Engineering, English, Writing, or Communication is preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Tech Writing experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience using MS Office, Adobe, and Visio
• High level of technical writing skills
• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Interpersonal skills, effective communication, and conflict management skills
• Organizational and prioritizing skills; ability to multi-task
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe, and Visio preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information .

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