A leading agricultural technology firm located in the heart of California's fertile land, seeks a sharp technical writer to develop comprehensive documentation for our growing suite of precision farming solutions. We are seeking someone in Bakersfield, CA.
As our technical writing professional, your day-to-day will encompass turning complex engineering data, API functionalities, and sophisticated software operations into user-friendly manuals, tutorials, and knowledge-base content. Our farmers need clear instructions to operate our equipment effectively. We want you to develop a deep understanding of the AgTech space so the products can be described with precision.
What you will do:
- Write and update technical documentation for precision farming software and hardware, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and customer support teams to gather information and validate content accuracy.
- Develop clear, concise, and easy-to-understand documentation that caters to different user skill levels, from novice farmers to seasoned agricultural engineers.
- Create multimedia content, such as video tutorials and interactive simulations, to enhance user learning and engagement.
- Maintain documentation repositories and ensure that all content is up-to-date, well-organized, and accessible to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct user testing and gather feedback to continuously improve documentation quality and usability.
- Contribute to the development of documentation standards, style guides, and best practices.
- Adapt technical writing style to suit different document types and user groups.
- Proactively identify gaps in existing documentation and propose solutions.
Capabilities that Shine:
- Background in technical writing, instructional design, or a related field. Academic preparation in agricultural science or related field a plus.
- Proven experience in documenting software applications, hardware products, and APIs.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into clear and accessible language.
- Familiarity with documentation tools and technologies, such as MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, and Git.
- Experience creating multimedia content, such as videos and animations.
- Understanding of structured authoring and content management principles.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience developing and implementing documentation plans and workflows.
What is in it for you:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in the agriculture sector.
- Professional advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing organization.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking company culture.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
Help us revolutionize agriculture through clear and impactful communication! We want you to be the writer that guides farmers into the future.