Technical Writer
Responsible for writing and editing technical materials such as equipment manuals, operating/maintenance instructions, setup/assembly, sanitation procedures and addendums including layout design and formatting in an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, and edit technical information to use in final documentation
- Produce manuals, install guides, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information appropriately to the end user
- Create/maintain operator manuals for existing and new machines
- Create/maintain assembly documentation for manufacturing personnel
- Create/maintain installation guides for machine installations/field parts replacement
- Collect and compile documents, manuals, and files to be translated
- Manage the expectations of translation projects with service providers
- Select or create drawings, graphics or diagrams to explain material, procedures, and concepts
- Edit, standardize and format material
- Maintain orderly file systems and records of work and revisions
- Interact with multiple departments to determine specifications and subject material
Qualifications/Experience
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
- CE product marking experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word required
- Advanced computer skills
- Capability to learn new software programs and retain the information
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Creative aptitude
- Ability to think critically
Preferred:
- Experience with SolidWorks Composer
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign (Illustrator, Photoshop a plus)
- Experience in graphic design