Technical Writer
Helion Energy•Everett, WA
1d•$79,000 - $104,000•Onsite
About The Position
As a Technical Writer on the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will help elevate documentation to a core discipline within manufacturing engineering. You'll work cross-functionally to research processes, gather complex technical details, and produce clear, precise, and accessible documentation that supports production excellence. Your expertise will improve operations, enhance standardization, and ensure long-term knowledge retention across the organization. You will report directly to the Production Manager of Cap Manufacturing at our Everett, WA facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience authoring technical content within a manufacturing environment
- Experience translating complex technical information into concise, and applicable documentation for production teams
- Advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to technical accuracy and clarity
- Proficiency in documentation tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, Confluence, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms
- Familiarity with electrical/mechanical component production processes
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) documentation within an engineering or production setting
- Experience with tool development, lifecycle activities, tools and processes
Responsibilities
- Author comprehensive work instructions used by production manufacturing and test operations in a high-complexity manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to refine build sequences, process flow, and tool documentation for improved efficiency
- Lead the creation and release of documentation for new product lines in partnership with design and manufacturing engineering
- Develop Job Hazard Assessments, safety procedures, and department-wide specifications to meet compliance standards
- Build standardized documentation templates and work instruction formats for capacitor manufacturing
- Establish standardization rules, best practices, and style guidelines for technical documentation
- Manage documentation systems, including PDMs, SDS databases, folder structures, and accessibility within MES systems
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior writers and engineers contributing to documentation
- Improve documentation practices and support strategic plans within Manufacturing Engineering
- Manage a system for continuous improvement for documentation, managing multiple projects at once
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
