Trust Automation, Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Technical Writer Intern
San Luis Obispo, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrTrust Automation, Inc. is a company with 30 years of experience in custom motors and systems for various applications. The Technical Writer Intern will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation, translating complex information into user-friendly formats, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the accuracy of the content.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Write, edit, review, and maintain technical documents such as user manuals, work instructions, installation guides, system specifications, and how-to articles
Develop clear and concise content that effectively communicates technical information to a non-technical audience
Submit documents for review and approval via designated workflows
Capture photos, and create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to enhance understanding
Assist the Document Control and Configuration Management Specialists to ensure controlled documents are created, reviewed, approved, and implemented in a timely manner
Create redlines and update documents to support change management documentation
Conduct thorough reviews and edits of documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy
Validate documentation to ensure instructions are correct, complete and appropriate for the end-user
Solicit feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve documentation quality
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing engineering, program management, and customer support teams to gather information and understand product and documentation requirements
Participate in product development meetings to stay updated on new features and changes
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of technical content
Collect and analyze feedback from training sessions, audits, and other inputs to identify areas for document improvement
Qualification
Required
In the process of obtaining a BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar degree and discipline
Experience with technical writing and creating or reviewing technical documentation
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Familiarity with mechanical or electromechanical systems, assemblies, or manufacturing processes
Proficiency in documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, PDF editors, and other document control software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity
This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually
Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height
Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Company
Trust Automation, Inc.
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries.
Founded in 1990
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-11
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