Technical Writer

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Who we are: 

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenges, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

 

What you will do:  

Electra is seeking a meticulous and highly organized Technical Writer to join our Quality team. This individual will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and managing quality documentation that supports our engineering, production, and compliance goals. The Technical Writer will ensure that internal standards, procedures, and reports are clearly documented, consistently formatted, and compliant with applicable regulations and quality system requirements. 

 

Key Responsibilities:   

  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, quality manual, and other controlled documents within the Quality Management System (QMS). 
  • Collaborate with quality engineers, manufacturing, and R&D teams to collect technical input and translate complex processes into clear, concise documentation. 
  • Ensure documentation meets internal standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485). 
  • Manage document revisions, version control, and approvals using document control systems. 
  • Support the creation and editing of inspection protocols, test reports, deviation reports, and non-conformance records. 
  • Assist in preparing materials for audits, including internal, supplier, and third-party assessments. 
  • Create visual aids (e.g., diagrams, flowcharts, tables) to enhance comprehension of technical content. 
  • Ensure that all documentation is accessible, up-to-date, and aligned with Electra’s quality and compliance frameworks. 
  • Train and support team members on document creation best practices and QMS usage. 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing documentation process enhancements. 
  • Support Manufacturing with the development and management of work instructions within an MES environment 

 

What we need you to bring to the team (Requirements):    

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Chemistry 
  • 2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a manufacturing, engineering, or quality/regulatory environment 
  • Experience working within ISO-certified environments and familiarity with quality system documentation. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. 
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document control platforms preferably experience with Sharepoint and/or Aconex 
  • Ability to quickly learn complex technical processes and convey them in reader-friendly formats. 
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. 
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is a plus. 
  • Use novel approaches to technical documentation like the use of video, photos or other digital formats 

 

What we want you to bring to the team (Preferred):    

  • Experience improving basic technical documentation common to startup environments 
  • Experience or interest in the use of new AI or other digital transformation tools to aid in faster delivery of technical documentation 
  • Strong situational awareness to help prioritize the most important documentation to help the company achieve its top goals 
  • Experience developing KPI’s and dashboards to aid in communicating the effectivity of the technical documentation program 
  • Experience developing intake methods in support of a variety of stakeholders 
  • Experience creating illustrations, infographics or process flow diagrams using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or similar is a plus. 

 

 

Compensation:   

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $83,000-$91,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  

 

Benefits For You:  

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans 
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)   

 

Benefits For Your Family:  

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans 
  • $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)  
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

 

Benefits For Your Future:  

  • 401k with up to 5% matching contributions, which vest 100% on day one  
  • Eligibility for incentive stock options 

 

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