Technical Writer

Seeking Candidates Based in Pittsburgh

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid / Remote-flex)

Type: 3-Month Contract

We are looking for a Technical Writer to create installation manuals, user manuals, and supporting documentation for industrial hardware products used in a robotics environment. This role turns engineering content into polished, user-ready documentation.

What You'll Do

• Develop installation manuals for an industrial hardware panel (mounting, wiring, configuration, safety).
• Create customer-facing user manuals and configuration guides.
• Convert engineering notes, diagrams, and SME input into polished documents.
• Interview engineers and SMEs to gather missing technical details.
• Produce supplemental materialsincluding diagrams, quick-start guides, and data sheets.
• Ensure content is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with user needs.

What We're Looking For

• 3 years technical writing experience in hardware, industrial, or electro-mechanical environments.
• Strong experience producing installation and user manuals.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and configuration flows.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; able to work independently.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with industrial panels, automation systems, control systems, or robotics.
• Ability to produce supporting diagrams and visual aids.
• Familiarity with modern documentation tools.

Work Model

• Onsite for initial ramp-up and discovery
• Remote/flexible for final deliverables
• Ability to understand highly technical information