Primary Purpose:
The Technical Writer III is responsible for creating, developing, writing, editing, and publishing technical documentation for associated products or processes while ensuring that project deadlines are met.
Major Responsibilities:
- Research, write and edit technical documentation such as owner's manuals, installation manuals, service manuals, and bulletins for all product lines.
- Develop and publish technical and parts manuals in a timely and accurate manner.
- Develop deadline-driven documentation that meets style guide requirements and user expectations.
- Meet with cross-functional team members to gather product information and translate it into accessible, user-friendly documentation.
- Gather information from other company publications to edit current publications.
- Work as a key part of corporate New Product Introduction team to ensure all relevant technical publications are available for the product at launch.
- Participate in design process with engineers and service to create the technical documentation from the customer prospective.
- Create or change the Style Sheets for technical document types.
- This position will provide mentorship and training to the technical writer I & II.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications or related field or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- 5 years of technical writing or related experience
- 3 years of experience working with industrial or similar products
- Previous experience using Abortext Styler
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of XML coding
- Strong knowledge of Arbortext, Adobe Suite, Framemaker, and related programs
- Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills
- Advanced mechanical and electrical aptitude
