Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Our organization is currently seeking a Documentation Specialist for our Southwestern Pennsylvania-based mechanical test services laboratory. In this role, you will complete engineering documents with accurate content and consistent format in a highly dynamic engineering environment. The Documentation Specialist edits drafts for effective flow without distorting scientific facts to achieve proper presentation of the final document.

Work From Home

Following a period of on-site training, the Documentation Specialist will be able to split time between the physical office and working remotely/from home with the potential of a remote-first schedule pending manager approval.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive plots/graphs/photos/testing descriptions from engineers to sort and build into Word formatted report.
• Use existing report template, modify existing template, monitor the consistency of format, and create new template accordingly.
• Reference existing reports/quotes for use with new reports.
• Validate test facts with engineers and technicians as needed.
• Follow engineering instructions on the content of reports.
• Convert large amounts of data (ASCII format, Excel, or other formats) to Word tables.
• Record all test procedures/instrument configurations with unwavering consistency.
• Record all test findings according to engineer directions with certain regularity.
• Attach logbook and other applicable information to each report.
• Check entire report before engineer/QA review and check all references.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed and required by management.

Qualifications & Competency Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A two-year degree in Engineering, Technical Writing, or English is preferred.
• Two years’ experience in relevant technical field to include writing technical documents, manuals, and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, such as PDF conversion and indexing.
• Commitment to producing quality work and attention to detail including but not limited to grammar, punctuation, readability, and consistent format.
• Effective communication and report writing skills; experience with large engineering reports is a plus.
• Ability to edit drafts without compromising engineering facts for proper presentation of the final report.
• Familiarity with engineering file archiving is a plus.
• Ability to sort and incorporate large amounts of graphs, plots, and photos to file.
• Experience in quality management system/document control is a plus.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, including working proactively with engineers to minimize errors in reports.
• Comfortable with the self-discipline required to work from home while maintaining excellence in all job duties and areas of responsibility.
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background checks.
• Must be a US citizen.

This is a full-time, hourly, Non-exempt position. Upon successful completion of the company’s introductory review period, eligibility for benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), 401(K) plan with discretionary employer-match, paid time off and holidays.

Qualified applicants should provide resumes and include wage expectations. We will only contact applicants in whom we have a strong interest. Clark Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Clark Testing is a team of community-oriented people helping make the world safer and healthier through product testing, design validation, and material analysis. Clark operates five distinct laboratories in four states but serves customers throughout the world. We provide services that support a wide array of heavy industries – from Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to futuretech startups, government agencies on every level, university research, and non-government organizations. Come build a career with Clark Testing!

For additional information about Clark Testing, please visit

Company Description

Clark Testing is a team of community-oriented people helping make the world safer and healthier through product testing, design validation, and material analysis. Clark operates five distinct laboratories in four states but serves customers throughout the world. We provide services that support a wide array of heavy industries – from Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to futuretech startups, government agencies on every level, university research, and non-government organizations. Come build a career with Clark Testing!\r\n\r\nFor additional information about Clark Testing, please visit

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Work from home

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