Job summary
Job overview
The Technical Writer contractor at Mytra will document technical processes and products, supporting the Systems Engineering team in creating clear, accurate documentation for industrial robotics systems.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves creating and maintaining technical documents like manuals and guides, collaborating with engineers to gather information, and ensuring documentation accuracy and clarity throughout product lifecycles.
Compensation and benefits
The position is a full-time contract paying $40 per hour, requiring the contractor to have an LLC or equivalent business entity; no additional benefits are mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have technical writing experience in manufacturing or robotics, basic electrical engineering knowledge, familiarity with CAD and schematics, proficiency with authoring tools like Confluence and Adobe Suite, and skills in Markdown/HTML/XML are a plus.
Work environment and culture
The job is within a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment focused on innovative robotics solutions for the supply chain industry, emphasizing collaboration and technical accuracy.
Company information
Mytra develops robotics and distributed software solutions for material movement and storage in the supply chain industry, targeting a large market with innovative products.
Team overview
The Technical Writer will join the Systems Engineering team, which provides cross-functional leadership and engineering to integrate work across disciplines.
Job location and travel
The position is on-site at Mytra's headquarters in Brisbane, California.
Unique job features
This contract role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge industrial robotics documentation within a startup focused on transforming supply chain technology.
Company overview
Mytra, based in South San Francisco, California, is a robotics company specializing in software-defined warehouse robotics solutions aimed at automating industrial tasks in logistics. Founded by former Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, Mytra focuses on developing resilient, modular, and reconfigurable automated material flow and storage systems. Launched in 2022, the company has quickly garnered attention, securing $78 million in funding to advance its innovative technologies. Mytra's systems are designed to enhance efficiency in warehouses by enabling flexible and instant reconfiguration of material handling processes, all controlled through advanced software.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your technical writing experience specifically in manufacturing, engineering, or robotics environments, emphasizing your ability to create clear, accurate documentation for complex systems.
Showcase your familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems, including your experience interpreting CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and integrating technical illustrations into documentation.
Mention your proficiency with content management and illustration tools like Confluence, Notion, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with any experience using Markdown, HTML, or XML for documentation-as-code.
Apply through multiple channels including Mytra's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don't miss any openings or updates.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Mytra's Systems Engineering and documentation teams, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent robotics innovations they’ve shared or expressing enthusiasm about their work on supply chain automation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'technical writing,' 'robotics systems,' 'CAD drawings,' 'documentation-as-code,' and 'content management systems' to increase your chances of passing automated screenings.
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