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# Technical Writer at Trust Automation

- **Company:** Trust Automation
- **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trustautomation/jobs/8933670002

## Job description

Trust Automation

Trust Automation is a government contractor with over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for developing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation for production, internal teams, and customers. This role executes approved document updates, establishes documentation standards, and owns the creation and revision of production documents, technical materials, and operational procedures. The Technical Writer owns document templates and standards, and assists in implementing them alongside document control processes in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Document Execution and Change Order Support

- Execute approved Engineering Change Order (ECO) updates into finalized production documents (e.g.,. work instructions, labels, diagrams, customer-facing guides, and pack-out lists).
- Execute approved updates into finalized quality management system documents including procedures, forms, and SOPs.
- Utilize designated workflows and systems for updating, routing, reviewing and approving controlled documents.
- Report to and coordinate with the Document Control Supervisor on workload prioritization, document queue management, and additional assignments.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

- When creating or updating technical documents, work closely with subject matter experts including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer service to gather information and understand documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with Program Managers regarding program-, product-, and contract-specific requirements and flowdowns that impact production documentation content.
- Utilize build processes, drawings, technical data packages, specifications, and hands-on observation to produce accurate, standardized documentation for the intended end user.
- Observe manufacturing processes and document accurate steps using clear photographs, video, diagrams, and written instruction.
- Exercise discretion during content creation and updates to ensure documentation is clear, complete, accurate, scalable, compliant, and minimizes variability.

Formatting Standards and Template Ownership

- Create and maintain formatting guides, writing standards, and document templates for work instructions, procedures, labels, and customer-facing documents.
- Maintain document formatting consistency across document libraries and platforms by establishing style expectations, updating templates, and communicating standards to internal teams through training and guidance.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure that corporate branding and style elements are consistently implemented across document templates and external-facing materials.
- Review documents for compliance with formatting and template standards, ensuring consistent structure, style, and presentation across the documentation portfolio.

Periodic Review and Quality Assurance

- Support internal and external audit readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy, compliance, and alignment with controlled document requirements.
- Participate in periodic document review cycles, evaluating documents against current standards for formatting, clarity, and accuracy.
- Review audit and stakeholder inputs to identify opportunities for improving documentation quality, consistency, relevance to end users, and reduce risk of process variability.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, redlines, and manufacturing specifications and translate them into clear, structured documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and organize documentation and writing standards.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to formatting consistency and detail.
- Strong ability to work independently, manage multiple document queues, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and document control software.
- Familiarity with document management platforms such as Dozuki, SolidWorks PDM, or similar QMS/DMS environments.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100, or other regulated quality standards strongly preferred.
- This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
- May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Physical Requirements

- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
- Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
- Seeing to read a variety of materials.
- Sitting or standing for extended period of time
- Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
- Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $35.50 - $40.00 Hourly By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information provided within. You certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire, or for discharge should you be hired.

## About Trust Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Trust Automation designs and manufactures advanced motion control and power management systems for defense, semiconductor, and industrial automation markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Women-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1990
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense (including Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems), Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Medical
- **Target customers**: Government/Defense contractors, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, industrial automation integrators (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission statement**: "From battlefields to semiconductor fabs, Trust Automation is committed to overcoming your most difficult motion, motor control and power management challenges."

## Products & Services
- **Custom Motors & Linear Drives**: High-performance motors and linear drives engineered for demanding defense and industrial applications.
- **Digital Drives & Assemblies**: Custom digital drive systems and full assemblies designed for reliability in harsh environments.
- **Counter-sUAS & Cybersecurity**: Counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and cybersecurity technologies for defense applications.
- **Power Management Solutions**: Custom power management systems for complex electromechanical applications.
- **Full-System Design & Manufacturing**: End-to-end engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services with a single-source approach.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Annual Revenue**: $26.9M (estimated for 2025-2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; key customers include defense and semiconductor industry leaders. Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. SBA.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew +26.3% YoY (from ~75 to 106 employees); currently has 22-28 active job postings; expanding facility footprint (96,000 sq ft HQ); 55% yearly LinkedIn follower growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Systems Engineering Approach**: Designs components within the context of the overall system, improving performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety while reducing risk and cost.
- **Single-Source Integration**: Combines design and manufacturing under one roof, centralizing quality control, reducing supply chain complexity, and accelerating time-to-market.
- **30+ Years of Defense & Industrial Expertise**: Deep track record in mission-critical applications (battlefield, semiconductor fabs).
- **Advanced Simulation Tools**: Evaluates product functionality and manufacturing processes simultaneously, identifying issues before physical prototyping.
- **WOSB Certification**: Provides a competitive edge in government and defense contracting.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling engineering and manufacturing talent to meet growing defense and semiconductor demand.
- Expanding counter-sUAS and cybersecurity product lines.
- Deepening single-source design-to-manufacturing capabilities for complex electromechanical systems.
- Investing in facility and infrastructure growth (96,000 sq ft campus).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on Respect, Agility, Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community. Recognized with the SLO County Family-Friendly Workplace "Blue Diamond" Award.
- **Benefits**: 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees (partial for dependents), generous PTO (vacation, sick, 11 paid holidays), bonuses, 401K with profit sharing, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Children's Center**: Licensed early care and education center for infants, toddlers, and older children — a rare and highly-valued perk.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Encouraged and supported; located in San Luis Obispo, California (Central Coast), with access to beaches, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
- **Office Environment**: Onsite recreation includes foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, and video games; monthly team events and catered breakfasts.
- **Community Focus**: Active volunteer programs and partnerships with local civic, arts, health, education, and animal welfare organizations.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated; roles appear to be primarily on-site in San Luis Obispo.
- **Employee Rating**: 4.5/5.0 on LinkedIn (46 reviews) — Work-Life: 4.5, Compensation: 4.0, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.1.
- **Notable Alumni Destinations**: Apple, Pacific Gas and Electric, Lockheed Martin, Cal Poly SLO — indicating strong talent development.

## Sources
1. [Trust Automation - About Us](https://trustautomation.com/about-us/)
2. [Trust Automation - Homepage](https://trustautomation.com/)
3. [Trust Automation - Careers](https://trustautomation.com/careers/)
4. [Trust Automation - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trust-automation)
5. [Trust Automation - Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trustautomation)

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