Job Description
Hiring: Technical Writer (Hardware) – Contract | Wilmslow
We’re looking for a mid-level Technical Writer with hardware experience to join a global technology environment on a contract basis.
Location: Wilmslow
Contract Role
Rate: Open to discuss
If you have solid experience writing technical documentation for hardware or technology products and enjoy working closely with engineering and product teams, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Independently create clear, accurate, and concise technical documentation in electronic formats for a global audience
* Work with SMEs and project stakeholders to gather and validate technical information
* Convert complex technical input into audience-friendly content
* Plan and manage documentation deliverables to meet project timelines
* Follow structured content development processes and tool guidelines
* Collaborate with Engineering, Informatics, Project Management, Product Marketing, and Service teams
* Adapt to new authoring tools and processes
* Identify and raise potential project risks proactively
What We’re Looking For
* Bachelor’s degree
* Strong technical writing experience, ideally within a technology or hardware-focused environment
* Strong documentation usability knowledge
* Experience with structured authoring and information modelling (DITA, XML)
* Experience working with content management systems
* Familiarity with HTML and XML formats
* Experience with JIRA or similar tracking tools
* Understanding of localization processes
* Experience working with style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style)
* Exposure to agile development environments and recurring release cycles
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to quickly learn new technologies and product domains