Scope: Looking for a unique and talented person to add to our growing team. We are constantly evolving; and we love what we do!
We want you if you can provide at least 4.25 ± .005 out of the following 5 requirements:
1) Write technical documents that outline step-by-step instructions for assembly, installation, trouble shooting and/or procedure
2) Work well in Photoshop, Visio (for page layout), ACAD (for part revision), excel (for managing & revising packing lists), word (for correspondence), outlook (for scheduling and planning). All beyond NOVICE user level
3) Think outside the box while communicating effectively to those trapped inside the box
4) Have a technical (engineering) background, preferably mechanical
5) Use all the skills you learned in kindergarten
Duties & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for researching, writing and updating documentation.
Daily tasks will include providing documents to the shipping department. This will require printing booklet, duplex and odd size pages and recording special models into job bins.
Main projects will include revising current process documents, instruction manuals and writing and editing new documents.
Candidate Profile:
The candidate must be able to document processes and systems in a concise and accurate manner, incorporating information from interviews, subject matter experts and product managers and engineer.
Previous experience as a technical writer is recommended. Ideal candidate will have experience creating task walkthroughs with screenshots and graphics, troubleshooting guides, process diagrams and flowcharts, instructions, manuals and help files. This position may also create documentation for the Engineering department.
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
-BA/BS required – prefer engineering, documentation configuration or similar
-Experience writing for manufacturers- Prototype development
-Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced). Experience with Visio (Moderate/Advanced) and MS Project preferred. Experience creating graphics in Adobe Photoshop a huge plus.
-Strong organizational and analytic skills. Able to present information for readers of different technical ability.
-Detail oriented.
-Ability to balance work requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
-Comfortable working collaboratively in a small team.
-Ability to edit and revise one's own documents.
-Must be outgoing, proactive, enthusiastic and have positive personality. |