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Technical Writer

Actalent
Columbia, SC Other
POSTED ON 9/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2025

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Technical Writer to create comprehensive technical documents focused on the processes for dismantling and reassembling products. In this role, you will identify essential elements for electrical engineering configuration and ensure that technical specifications are met. You will work closely with internal teams to integrate existing content and adapt to evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed technical documents for dismantling and reassembling electrical products.
  • Identify key elements necessary for EE configuration when disassembling EE products.
  • Aggregate and include content from existing documents to create comprehensive guides.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with technical requirements.
  • Navigate uncertainties and adapt to frequent changes in project requirements.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in technical writing, particularly in engineering contexts.
  • Proficiency in document control and creating instructional manuals, configuration guides, or SOPs.
  • Strong engineering background, ideally with experience in electrical products such as breakers, contactors, switchboards, and generators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • Relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment and offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3-4 days onsite. You will work with a dynamic team to produce high-quality documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of the Columbia, South Carolina area.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbia,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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