What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Pentair?
Job Description
At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our Commercial & Infrastructure Flow (C&IF) Marketing team. This growing business manufactures sustainable pump solutions for commercial and industrial water disposal, water supply, fire suppression, and infrastructure applications. You will directly impact our ability to create and deliver high quality user documentation and technical marketing materials to continue driving business growth and customer satisfaction.
Diversity And Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our Commercial & Infrastructure Flow (C&IF) Marketing team. This growing business manufactures sustainable pump solutions for commercial and industrial water disposal, water supply, fire suppression, and infrastructure applications. You will directly impact our ability to create and deliver high quality user documentation and technical marketing materials to continue driving business growth and customer satisfaction.
- You will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week on-site) in Golden Valley, MN or North Aurora, IL. ***
- Create, edit, and maintain high quality end-user documentation for Pentair products, such as installation guides, user guides, quick-start guides, document addendums, etc.
- Manage and maintain technical documentation within various digital asset management systems.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) in Engineering and Product Management to research and fully understand product procedures and specifications important to channel partners and end-users for use in white papers or trade publications.
- Produce PDF and HTML/web-based publications using a variety of tools, including Adobe InDesign.
- Assist in proofing and editing technical publications of other writers.
- Create and edit effective vector graphics from provided SolidWorks drawings/assemblies as needed.
- Have earned a bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree.
- Have 2 years’ experience as a technical writer or in a related technical / communications field. Experience writing technical content for electro-mechanical, hydraulic, or rotating equipment preferred.
- Ability to communicate complex technical procedures and concepts to a wide audience of industry professionals and homeowners.
- Experience utilizing Adobe InDesign and/or related design tools to create long-form written technical content.
- Experience utilizing Adobe Photoshop or AutoCAD/SolidWorks a plus.
Diversity And Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
- Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
- Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
- Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
- Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
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