Technical Writer jobs in Sparks, NV

Technical Writer creates and publishes technical documentations and manuals. Collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication. Being a Technical Writer typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Writer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Technical Writer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Product Specialist—Technical Writer
  • Hamilton Company
  • Reno, NV OTHER
  • Company Overview

    Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

    Responsibilities

    The Product Specialist—Technical Documentation is responsible for working with the marketing and development teams to produce documentation and UX copy, both for new and existing product lines. Documentation includes operator's and programmer's manuals for robotic platforms and products. Copy includes all user-facing text in Hamilton software, such as dialogs and tooltips. The position is also typically the lead on related documentation projects, with responsibilities that typically include setting and meeting deadlines for content delivery and communicating frequently with stakeholders and subject matter experts to generate and review content.

    • Communicate with stakeholders in marketing to determine the scope and requirements for new content.
    • Consult with subject matter experts in research and development to obtain the technical information.
    • Draft new content with attention to a user's level understanding.
    • Follow established corporate brand guidelines while drafting new content and revising existing content.
    • Review all new content with stakeholders and subject matter experts and revise the content accordingly.
    • Push completed content to publication.
    • Manage long-term writing projects to meet intermediate and final deadlines.
    • Assess existing content and technical writing processes for improvement.
    • Assist partner teams with writing-related deliverables on request.

    Qualifications

    • Excellent writing and communication skills with a focus on communicating complex concepts in a clear, concise style.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other publishing/page layout software, graphic editing software, screen capture programs, video editing programs, etc.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with thorough follow-up and organization of all open and pending activities.
    • Excellent time management, project management, and related organizational skills, including a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project life cycle events, issues and obstacles.
    • Ability to build partnerships with cross-functional teams.

    Education/Experience

    • Bachelors degree from an accredited, not-for-profit institution, in a technical discipline or Life Sciences.
    • At least one (1) year of experience in technical documentation or technical publications with knowledge of customer requirements, various company products, purpose and structure of a document, and user's level of understanding preferred.

    Additional Information

    • Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
    • Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
    • Commitment to sustainable design
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
    • Solid Stable Company
    • Drug free workplace.

    Mid Salary

    USD $68,500.00/Yr.
  • 23 Days Ago

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Technical Writer - Secret Clearance
  • americansystems
  • FALLON, NV FULL_TIME
  • Job Title / Level Technical Writer - Secret Clearance Clearance Required? Secret Location: FALLON, NV 89496 USLittle Creek, VA 23518 USNorfolk, VA 23511 USSan Diego, CA 92108 US (Primary) % Travel 0 -...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Technical Writer - Secret Clearance
  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • Fallon, NV FULL_TIME
  • Job Title / Level Technical Writer - Secret Clearance Clearance Required? Secret Location: FALLON, NV 89496 USLittle Creek, VA 23518 USNorfolk, VA 23511 USSan Diego, CA 92108 US (Primary) % Travel 0 -...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Writer
  • Outlier AI
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. In this role, you will become an AI coach of sorts, assessing the quality of AI-generated writi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Employee Relations Partner - Sparks, Nevada
  • Advantage Technical
  • Sparks, NV FULL_TIME
  • Advantage Technical is seeking an Employee Relations Partner for our client in Sparks, NV! Solve the next generation of engineering, manufacturing and operational challenges as we work to secure a cle...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Writer Race/Sports Book
  • Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
  • RENO, NV FULL_TIME
  • Overview Come join Team Atlantis! We are currently accepting application for a Sports Book writer. The Sports Book Writer helps sell and cash race and sports book tickets while ensuring regulatory com...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Senior Project Manager - Environmental Science
  • DJ&A
  • Reno, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Senior Project Manager – Environmental Science ABOUT DJ&A DJ&A is a multidisciplinary co...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Systems Manager
  • U.S. Silica
  • Reno, NV
  • U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Earthwork Estimator/Project Manger
  • Frank Lepori Construction
  • Sparks, NV
  • Job Description Job Description We are a local, experienced general contractor looking for a full time utility & undergr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medicare Sales Agent
  • GoHealth
  • Reno, NV
  • * In order to be considered, applicants must have an active Health Insurance license. Work remotely from your home. Set ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Development Manager
  • UHS
  • Reno, NV
  • Responsibilities Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Telecom Construction and Maintenance Project Administrator
  • Lancaster Technical Resources, Inc.
  • Reno, NV
  • Job Description Job Description This is a contract position (one year with two one year options) MUST have experience in...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Claims Resolution Specialist II
  • UHS
  • Reno, NV
  • Responsibilities Prominence Health is headquartered in Reno, Nevada and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Entry level to insurance agency owner remote (Reno, NV)
  • Adair Agency
  • Sun Valley, NV
  • We are seeking a highly motivated individual that is ready to become licensed or who is currently licensed to join our t...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It was founded in 1904 and incorporated on March 15, 1905, and is located just east of Reno. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 90,264. It is the fifth most populous city in Nevada. It is named after the late Nevada Governor John Sparks, a member of the Silver Party. Sparks is located within the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Technical Writer jobs
$70,589 to $88,166
Sparks, Nevada area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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Yes, an effective technical writer will have enough technical background knowledge and experience to create useful content from the (often sparse) source material.
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