Technical Writer

Retech Systems • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer develops, edits, and maintains precise, structured, and standard compliant documentation that supports engineering products, processes, and systems. This role partners with engineers, project managers, quality teams, and subject matter experts to translate complex engineering concepts, designs, and procedures into clear, usable documentation for internal teams, customers, regulators, and field personnel. The Technical Writer ensures all materials are technically accurate, well organized, and aligned with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality systems.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems.
• Ability to maintain consistent documentation standards.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, security, and data integrity.
• Adaptability in a fast paced, evolving technical environment.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or related field; or 5 years of experience in supporting engineered equipment.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project teams to author work orders, technical specifications, acceptance criteria, process flow charts, and other technical documentation for projects.
• Collaborating with engineering and procurement in writing vendor specifications for projects in the design phase.
• Maintaining a standardized instruction manual layout for future projects.
• Reviewing and maintaining a database of project go-bys for future reference.
• Responding to customer questions regarding contents of instruction manual.
• Obtaining and documenting project close out items including final sign off, red lines, VCL, manuals, etc.
• Assisting in the development of SOP, work instructions, training documents, test procedures, and digitization of documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree