Diagnostic Technical Writer

Job overview

The Diagnostic Technical Writer role is onsite in Auburn Hills, MI, in an office environment, with up to 25% travel potentially required. Compensation is not specified. AM General develops specialized ground vehicle systems for the U.S. Armed Services and allied customers. The writer develops and updates diagnostic troubleshooting and fault-isolation procedures for technical manuals. The role translates engineering and vehicle-system information into field-level repair guidance, supporting maintainers and the safe, effective use of military vehicle systems.

What you'll do

• Develop and update diagnostic troubleshooting and fault-isolation procedures for paper-based and interactive electronic technical manuals
• incorporate contractual requirements, MIL-STD compliance, and JPO/TACOM guidance
• research engineering drawings and specifications
• induce and document vehicle-system failures
• read trouble codes and serial data
• document failure causes and effects
• photograph vehicle parts
• update procedures based on validation and editorial feedback.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

diagnostic technical writer

auburn hills mi

am general

military vehicle systems

troubleshooting procedures

fault isolation

technical manuals

vehicle diagnostics

mil-std compliance

hands-on validation

up to 25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines technical writing with hands-on vehicle diagnostics and may require up to 25% travel.

About the employer

AM General LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing. Sector: 33.