Technical Author

Akkodis is seeking a Technical Author for a position with a client located in Allen Park, MI.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Technical Author to support documentation for Ford Motor Company vehicle service and repair procedures. This role is ideal for dealership technicians or automotive professionals who want to transition into technical documentation while applying their diagnostic and mechanical expertise.

Pay Range: $32/hr. - $36/hr. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Work Schedule

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Core hours: 9 AM – 3 PM (flexible)
• Additional onsite days during initial training

Technical Author – Automotive

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain service, repair, and diagnostic documentation for vehicle systems
• Translate complex engineering data, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications into clear instructions for technicians
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure technical accuracy
• Support labor time studies and documentation for vehicle service procedures
• Maintain documentation using content management and authoring tools

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of dealership diagnostic repair experience (bumper-to-bumper)
• Hands-on experience with collision repair, spot welding, panel installation, body measurements, and paint
• Strong automotive diagnostic and mechanical skills
• Ability to interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair procedures
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred

• Prior technical authoring or documentation experience
• Experience with XML authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Arbortext Editor, or XMetaL
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Experience working in a Ford dealership environment

If you are interested in this Technical Author job in Allen Park, MI then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to you have questions about the position, please contact Nandakini Sajwanat

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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