Technical Writer - Paramus, United States - Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation

Verified Company

Paramus, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm.

Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity.

We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Document Creation: Creating user manuals, installation guides, technical specifications, and other documentation to support the use and understanding of technical products and processes.
Document Review and Editing: Reviewing and editing technical documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. This includes checking for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
Collaboration: Collaborating with crossfunctional teams, such as developers, engineers, and product managers, to gather information and ensure that documentation meets the needs of the target audience.
Document Accessibility: Ensuring that technical documentation is easily accessible to users by organizing and maintaining a centralized repository or knowledge base.
Documentation Standards: Following established documentation standards and style guides to maintain consistency and ensure a unified voice across all technical documentation.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technical writing or a related field is required.

Strong writing skills: Must have excellent written communication skills to effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Technical knowledge: A solid understanding of technical concepts and the ability to quickly grasp and explain technical information is essential for this role.
Attention to detail: Attention to detail is crucial to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines in their writing.
Collaboration skills: Ability to collaborate effectively when working closely with crossfunctional teams, such as engineers, designers, and product managers.
Editing and proofreading skills: Strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure clarity and correctness in their documentation.
Userfocused mindset: A userfocused mindset and the ability to understand the needs and perspectives of the target audience.
Time management skills: Must be able to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and deliver documentation within specified timelines.

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.