JOB SUMMARY:

Manage writing and design projects for manuals, instruction sheets, labels and related

technical publications in print or electronic media, under minimal supervision. Develop new

technical illustrations and publications. Create line art illustrations from photographs and

engineering models (Solidworks). Design new layouts, templates and innovative documents

based on company needs. Balance multiple projects supporting a wide and diverse product

range to support company-wide, cross-functional product development teams. Maintain high

integrity, strong work ethic and align with the organization’s values

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assigned to cross-functional project teams to be the representative of the Technical

Writing team.

• Interviews marketing and engineering personnel to determine subject material required

for publications.

• Takes initiative to determine appropriate document type and branding per product and

designs and develops new templates as needed.

• Selects appropriate drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to support technical

content and apply graphic technologies and techniques to create new technical

illustrations as necessary.

• Works independently on documentation projects in collaboration with product

development teams and sustaining engineering teams.

• Creates original line art illustrations and diagrams from photographs and SolidWorks

models.

• Researches existing product manuals and other published material to become familiar

with product technologies.

• Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to established

standards.

• Assists other technical writers to complete projects on time and within budget while

maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Maintains records and files of work and revisions using a document control application.

• Coordinates the review of technical documents through a review panel of subject matter

experts. Collects feedback and mediates conflicting or confusing statements then

incorporates changes to the document.

• Manages translation services for global projects and manages the compilation of

documents in multiple languages for publication.

• Demonstrates leadership and problem-solving abilities.

• Proactively communicates project status, challenges and issues.

• Works within the established workflow process for document review, approval, release

and publication.

• Studies technical drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to determine

correct product operating procedures.

• Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating

procedure and detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience creating technical publications and illustrations for end users who operate

and service appliances and commercial equipment.

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite programs InDesign, Illustrator

• Working knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Excel (or equivalent Google Docs,

Google Sheets).

• Skilled in SolidWorks / SolidWorks Composer preferred.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent with an emphasis in English composition

and/or technical communication,

• 5-8 years related experience and/or training, OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.