Technical Writer

Intrepid Control Systems • Troy, MI

8h

About The Position

Intrepid Control Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Technical Writer to join their team. In this role, the Technical Writer will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving technical documentation that supports the company's products and solutions. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, product management, and support teams to ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and aligned with product functionality. This role is ideal for someone who can translate moderately complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content for a technical audience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–6 years of technical writing experience in a technical environment
• Experience working with technical subject matter experts
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Familiarity with documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, Markdown, reStructuredText, or similar)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automotive, embedded systems, or electronics industries
• Experience creating system diagrams or block diagrams to communicate complex concepts
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay)
• Basic understanding of APIs and software development concepts

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge management practices to manage technical content across products with an emphasis on consistency, traceability, and accessibility
• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, manuals, API documentation, and application notes
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (e.g., software and hardware engineers) to gather and validate technical information
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly content
• Maintain documentation in alignment with product releases and updates
• Organize and improve existing documentation and content structure
• Support internal teams (e.g., support, engineering) with documentation needs
• Follow established documentation standards, templates, and version control practices
• Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees