·        Technical Writer

1.        Write technical manuals for ATI products with input from the project leaders.

2.        Write instructions for user manuals, training manuals, technical reports for customer reference, or publications.

3.        Analyze technical descriptions, write descriptive copy, and verify documentation with engineering, sales, and applications personnel.

4.        Bring a uniform tone to all company communications and policies so that there is a consistent voice throughout. The technical writer will create many different types of user documentation (manuals, how-to guides, quick references, customer training, and presentations).

5.        Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

6.        Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.

7.        Make and select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

8.        Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

9.        Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

10.     Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.

11.     Continue to learn new skills and techniques through in-house training, outside training/coursework, seminars, trade shows and appropriate use of the internet and participate in the training of other members of the engineering team in these skills.

12.     Provide support and assistance to coworkers as appropriate to enhance the performance and success of the engineering department and the company as a whole.

13.     Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills: 5 – 7 years of experience writing technical documents similar to ATI manuals, training presentations, Engineering Forms, and Engineering Instructions.  Experience with SolidWorks CAD and 3D Via would be very desirable.  A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

Also include in your reply answers to the following questions:

1.        Explain from your experience why you are the best candidate for this position.

2.        What organization and time management skills do you use to complete technical writing projects?

3.        Provide an example of a technical writing project you were involved with and describe your role.

4.        Describe the type of products you have writen about. And how your documentation contributed to the success of the product.

5.     What software tools do you use to complete your technical writing projects.

Resumes for this position with answers to the questions should be emailed to designjobs@ati-ia.com