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Sr Technical Writer
- Motrex LLC (Alpharetta, GA)
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Overview
Our Senior Technical Writer will also have a Project Management background as they will be responsible for supporting new product development for electromechanical products within the Industrial Division by writing technical documentation and managing projects.
The individual will work with a broader team of engineers, service technicians, program managers, subject matter experts, etc. to create documents such as Installation and Operations Manuals, Service and Maintenance Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Datasheets, etc. for battery energy storage systems (BESS), lithium batteries, chargers and related products. This documentation will include descriptions of the basic product operating principles, the necessary tools, spare parts, consumable supplies, technical specifications, and procedures required to complete the equipment maintenance interventions.
The successful candidate will also manage new product development projects in line with the company procedures and best practices, on projects ranging from small incremental product improvements to large new product development projects impacting multiple departments and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Technical Writing
+ Gather and organize technical information from drawings and manuals to develop standard documentation including product manuals, operating manuals, service and maintenance manuals, etc.
+ Documents need to be written to explain technical information in a way that is understandable to a non-technical audience
+ Documents need to communicate complex concepts concisely with a high technical accuracy
+ As needed, documents should include a bill of materials for spare parts and consumables
+ Coordinate efforts with Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, supervisors, subject matter experts, and operators to gather data for documentation and in identifying activities improvement opportunities
+ Proactively informs managers on assignments status, issues or concerns, including issues of scope, and schedule
Project Management
+ To take responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects in line with agreed Start of Production (SOP)/ Commercialization date
+ Create and maintain a feasible timeline that achieves the goals of the project and will be used to drive project execution on time
+ To ensure Key Performance Indicators and Project Performance Metrics for the project are scoped and maintained with business strategy in mind and met within the allocated budget
+ Manage projects within budget and to the cash flow needs of the business and report and adjust monthly
+ Select and manage the core team and functional experts to deliver assigned projects, removing roadblocks where necessary
+ Update and maintain all relevant project documents (i.e. Timeline, Project Charter, Escalation One Pager Reports, and Gate passage documentation)
+ Drive the project through the gate system within the required timing for the project
+ Organize completion of Project Charter and Gate Presentation documents for gate reviews
+ Communicate active and upcoming tasks on a weekly basis to project team members
+ Organize and lead regular team meetings to ensure communication with team, sponsor, cross functional stakeholders and PMO and also drive issue resolution
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Certifications
+ Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
+ 5+ years in technical writing experience required
+ 3+ year minimum project management experience required
+ PMP certification is an asset
Competencies, Skills, Knowledge
+ Highly skilled in technical documentation and drawings interpretation
+ Demonstrated talent for translating technical verbal descriptions into coherent written work documents and instructions
+ Strong verbal/written communication, time management and interpersonal skills
+ Strong ability to work with multiple products/projects and track product life cycle from planning through launch
+ Must be self-motivated and ambitious, ability to organize and prioritize daily work with the ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines
+ Highly motivated problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
+ Conflict management and resolution skills
+ Strong English language, verbal communication and writing skills required
+ Experience in energy storage, lithium batteries or charger product documentation would be an asset
+ MS Office skills especially Word, Power Point, Visio, MS-Project and Excel
+ Knowledge of QMS, ISO, industry standards, military or commercial standards and associated procedures considered an asset
WORK ENVIRONMENT (include physical requirements)
+ Office based environment and required to be on site.
+ Occasional on-site visits to manufacturing facilities
+ Occasional short-term travel may be required
EEO Statement
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Statement
Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.
**Job Locations** _GA-Alpharetta_
**Requisition ID** _2025-5093_
**Category** _Engineering_
**Position Type** _Regular Fulltime_
**Address** _5925 Cabot Parkway_
**_Postal Code_** _30005_
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