ICONMA · 4 days ago
Technical Writer – Mechanical
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79.73/hr - $79.73/hr
4+ years expICONMA is an AV Manufacturing company seeking a Technical Writer – Mechanical for their Foster City, CA location. The role involves creating and updating technical documentation for vehicle operations, maintenance, and software programming.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
The technical writer will create and update the technical documentation associated with the following:
Vehicle operations manuals and mission readiness documentation
Vehicle-level inspection, maintenance, and repair remove/replace procedures
Software programming and post-repair bring-up
Fleet upgrade and rework procedures
Technical service bulletins
Inspection and maintenance procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field
4–8 years of relevant experience in technical writing, documentation, or related fields
Proficiency in documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., Oxygen, Dozuki, Adobe, Jira)
Experience with markup languages such as HTML, XML, or DITA XML
Familiarity with topic-based authoring concepts and version control systems
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong understanding of content development lifecycles, documentation best practices, and style guide creation and maintenance
Ability to design user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible technical content using UX principles
Experience managing document workflows, reviews, and release processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise information
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Collaborative team player with a self-starter mindset and proactive problem-solving approach
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in documentation practices
Preferred
Vehicle technician or autonomous vehicle operator experience
Previous automotive OEM service manual authoring experience
Experience with software such as Oxygen XML (DITA), JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite, CATIA 3DX
Bachelor's degree with focus in Technical Writing
Benefits
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Company
ICONMA
ICONMA: Your Partner in Global Staffing Solutions and Digital Transformation ICONMA is a globally recognized, Woman-Owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Claudine George
Founder and CEO of ICONMA, LLC
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