Senior Technical Writer
Core
Transform cross-functional information into clear, concise documentation for system-level components, serving internal and external audiences.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (Hardware/Robotics)
Builds
Technical documentation infrastructure, installation manuals, SOPs, maintenance guides, training materials, and troubleshooting knowledge base content.
Domain
Hardware engineering and robotics
Required skills
Technical writing, electrical and mechanical systems knowledge, CAD drawings interpretation, electrical schematics interpretation, content management systems, illustration tools, Markdown/HTML/XML, version control workflows
Preferred skills
Documentation-as-code publishing, project management tools
Technologies
Confluence, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Arena, MKDocs, Sphinx, Linear, Jira, Git, GitHub
Responsibilities
Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation; Incorporate technical illustrations, diagrams, and photographs; Initiate and manage conversations across functional groups; Review and edit technical content for accuracy, consistency, and readability; Organize and facilitate the development of Work Instructions and Repair and Maintenance Instructions; Maintain documentation throughout product lifecycles; Understand the safety implications of process documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC