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Technical Writer

Wilmington, MA Energetiq Technology Full-time $40,000/yr - $66,000/yr
almost 2 years ago

Job Description:

At Energetiq, we understand how to achieve high-brightness light generation. And we know what it takes to move quickly from prototype to production. Since 2004, we’ve led the market in reliable industrial and scientific photonics instruments.


We are looking for a Technical Writer to join our Marketing & Sales team as we ramp up our product documentation. This individual will be responsible for product manuals, set-up guides, website help sections and articles, and other content that distills technical information with ease and clarity.


This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and thriving organization that values creative thinkers who aren’t afraid to jump in and take ownership. This role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage and update existing documentation as well as own creation of all new product related materials, such as product manuals, data sheets, product catalogs
  • Meet with subject-matter experts and work closely with product managers to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed
  • Create an organized system to manage all open projects, maintain content calendar to ensure on-time completion and generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions.
  • Generate training materials for global service and sales organization including videos that may require a script or narration
  • Follow all accepted procedures and adhere to document control guidelines, create procedures, and define processes as necessary
  • Ensure that our website, intranet, internal databases, and external sources have the most up-to-date documents, communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
  • Submit articles, blogs, and newsletter content for use in marketing campaigns and other communications
  • Demonstrate an awareness of content creation best practices, search engine optimization, scientific report publishing
  • Create and format graphics and diagrams, choose stock images, take pictures, and record videos as necessary
  • Analyze information required for the development or update of business and operational procedures, and form documentation
  • Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension
  • Create or manage the creation of document templates that adhere to brand guidelines for both external and internal communications
  • Review and/or copy-edit content developed by other members of the team
  • Assist in publishing research and creating conference presentations and posters

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Fluency in technical and common office software
  • Ability to pay attention to details while balancing multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills
  • Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
  • Ability to check all technical material for consistency and accuracy
  • 3-5 years of technical writing experience

Additional Considerations:

  • Technical degree such as in Physics or Science
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, optics or physics related field a plus
  • Ability to do basic graphic design, photography or produce videos as needed