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Technical Writer Mechanical

ArtechSan Mateo, CAApril 15th, 2026
Introduction[Company] is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up, including creating a unique vehicle tailored to autonomous driving. The Base Operations (BaseOps) team supports all fleet-level maintenance, repair, and upgrade operations. This includes the back-end engineering team that delivers various aspects of technical content and support, with a key focus on improving safety and operational efficiencies.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.4–8 years of relevant experience in technical writing, documentation, or related fields.Proficiency in documentation tools and content management systems (e.g., Oxygen, Dozuki, Adobe, Jira).Experience with markup languages such as HTML, XML, or DITA XML.Familiarity with topic-based authoring concepts and version control systems.Proficiency in Google Workspace and Client Office Suite.Strong understanding of content development lifecycles, documentation best practices, and style guide creation and maintenance.Ability to design user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible technical content using UX principles.Experience managing document workflows, reviews, and release processes.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise information.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Collaborative team player with a self-starter mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in documentation practices.Prior work experience at client or in client's industry.Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.Preferred Skills & QualificationsVehicle technician or autonomous vehicle operator experience.Previous automotive OEM service manual authoring experience.Experience with software such as Oxygen XML (DITA), JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite, CATIA 3DX.Bachelor's degree with focus in Technical Writing.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesCreate and update vehicle operations manuals and mission readiness documentation.Develop vehicle-level inspection, maintenance, and repair remove/replace procedures.Document software programming and post-repair bring-up processes.Write fleet upgrade and rework procedures.Author technical service bulletins.Establish inspection and maintenance procedures.For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.