Job Information
Actalent Technical Writer in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Description
A Technical Writer collects, extracts, organizes and assembles information and prepares drafts of test plans, procedures, and reports, and other assigned documentation tasks for engineering review.
Responsibilities:
Performs any research necessary to complete assigned documentation tasks.
· Coordinate documentation with task managers and engineers as necessary.
· Check for strict compliance with MIL-Spec requirements.
· Oversee all phases of the production of the assigned document, including formatting, images, graphs, typing and reproduction, and may be required to provide rough illustrations with a high attention to detail.
· Estimate man hour requirements to accomplish assigned tasks.
· May be required to direct lower-level Technical Writers in the performance of their work assignments.
· Support internal in-process quality reviews, final reviews, and in-process reviews of written documentation
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or English, or other related discipline.
Requirements:
· 3+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering or technology preferred.
· 1 to 3 years of technical writing experience.
· Must possess technical and administrative writing skills.
· Ability to analyze engineering/technical data and draw conclusions.
· Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with peers, customers, and management, both internal and external to the organization.
· Must understand SDRL submittal and data management process
· Must be proficient in MS software including MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Company Benefits 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 fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.