Technical Writer/Automotive Technician

Our Client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Technical Writer/Automotive Technician for their Warren, MI location.

Responsibilities:

• Chassis, HVAC, Powertrain, Body, Interior, and Exterior.
• Edit existing mechanical service information content as required
• Utilize Teamcenter and Vis Mockup to create graphics from math data.
• Utilize Arbortext to develop the text of the procedures, while creating and using text strings when applicable.
• Manage publication content by section, subsection and information type
• Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
• A typical day look like for someone in this position-Will be working on a on engines and transmission and have assigned task to get procedures done.
• They could create a document that follows steps on how to add or remove spark plugs. The other manager supports Chassis.
• Commodity areas will this role focus on most- Engines and transmission, CHASSIS and HVAC.
• The work involves creating new content versus editing existing procedures- /
• Level of proficiency with Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, and Arbortext is expected at the start- would take experience at a dealership or auto repair than being knowledgeable in this area.
• Can train them.

Requirements:

• Proficient with use of MS Excel, MS Word, and Arbortext.
• Knowledge using CAD visualization techniques, with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup preferred
• Illustration and graphics development skills preferred
• Technical writing background is preferred
• Dealership experience as a technician preferred
• Good organizational skillsAbility to clearly communicate complex subject matter
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with adherence to delivery schedule timing.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications PERFERRED
• Bachelor's degree in technical fields, automative or engineering is required.
• Open to people who have recently graduated if they do not have much work experience. However,
• Open to someone that has at least years’ experience working at a dealership or car shop.
• Ability to author and edit mechanical service procedures using Arbortext. Strong understanding of technical documentation standards and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• CAD Visualization & Graphic Creation: Proficiency with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup for creating graphics from math data. Skills in illustration and graphics development to support service information.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities