Technical Writer

1 month ago


Lodi, United States Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom Full time

Technical Writer

Location: Lodi, CA

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Range: $26-$36/hr. (Based on relevant experience)

Company Overview: Kelly Engineering is currently partnering with a leading medical diagnostics company in Lodi, CA. Our client specializes in developing innovative solutions for medical diagnostics, improving patient care worldwide.


Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and writing various types of user documentation, including how-to guides, manuals, references, or instructions. This candidate should have strong communication skills which enable them to explain complicated concepts in a simple manner. This individual will also meet with customer representatives frequently in order to understand required content.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Produce clear and concise technical documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
  • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and technical teams to understand logistics processes, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.
  • Ensure that all technical documentation complies with industry regulations and other relevant quality standards.
  • Partner with Logistics technicians and engineers to understand process details and requirements needed to achieve Logistics goals.


The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years’ experience in a scientific or technical field.
  • 3+ years of Technical Writing experience.
  • Experience creating work instruction elements in Word.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency with MS Office.
  • Strong attention to detail; strong personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • In-depth knowledge of Logistics principles, regulations, and best practices.
  • Lean Manufacturing methodology knowledge and experience a plus.
  • Experience in Oracle Agile.