What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Robert Half?
Job Description
Description
Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Technical Writer for the creation and ongoing maintenance of a wide variety of technical documentation. Our equipment needing documentation ranges from individual stand-alone, manual pieces of equipment to semi-automatic and fully automatic blasting and dry ice making equipment. The concepts that need to be communicated are technically complex and the Technical Writer must make sure the intended audience understands and comprehends them. This person will report directly to Engineering and will work with a wide variety of departments including Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, Sales, IT and will interact with external organizations such as translation services.
Position Responsibilities: To create and maintain Operator's Manuals, Engineering and Technical Service Bulletins (for both internal and external customers worldwide), Troubleshooting Guides and Software/Firmware documentation. Attention to document details such as its purpose, arrangement, layout, clarity, and conciseness are all important features the Technical Writer will be responsible for.
Requirements:
• Has strong writing, editing, and communication skills to analyze and present complex technical information in a format that is easy to read and understand.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks Composer and PDM is highly desirable.
• Able to develop and create images, digital illustrations, diagrams, charts, and graphs that increase the user's understanding of the content and maintain our company's brand identity
• Knowledge of applicable manual's standards such as CE, UL and OSHA are very helpful
• Work with legacy documents and bring them up to a current standard
• Manage multiple documentation projects
Skill Competencies
• Collaboration with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of each team's content needs
• Ability to be a team member working with various stakeholders yet work alone as needed
• Outstanding organizational skills including Global/Intercultural fluency when working with global colleagues
Behavioral Competencies
• Strong organizational adaptability
• High degree of project flexibility in which change is inevitable and is handled with resiliency
• Commitment to task with the ability and initiative to accomplish project goals in a timely manner
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment yet maintain the details
Requirements
SolidWorks, Pdmlink, OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.
Questions? Call your local office at Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
© 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Technical Writer for the creation and ongoing maintenance of a wide variety of technical documentation. Our equipment needing documentation ranges from individual stand-alone, manual pieces of equipment to semi-automatic and fully automatic blasting and dry ice making equipment. The concepts that need to be communicated are technically complex and the Technical Writer must make sure the intended audience understands and comprehends them. This person will report directly to Engineering and will work with a wide variety of departments including Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, Sales, IT and will interact with external organizations such as translation services.
Position Responsibilities: To create and maintain Operator's Manuals, Engineering and Technical Service Bulletins (for both internal and external customers worldwide), Troubleshooting Guides and Software/Firmware documentation. Attention to document details such as its purpose, arrangement, layout, clarity, and conciseness are all important features the Technical Writer will be responsible for.
Requirements:
• Has strong writing, editing, and communication skills to analyze and present complex technical information in a format that is easy to read and understand.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks Composer and PDM is highly desirable.
• Able to develop and create images, digital illustrations, diagrams, charts, and graphs that increase the user's understanding of the content and maintain our company's brand identity
• Knowledge of applicable manual's standards such as CE, UL and OSHA are very helpful
• Work with legacy documents and bring them up to a current standard
• Manage multiple documentation projects
Skill Competencies
• Collaboration with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of each team's content needs
• Ability to be a team member working with various stakeholders yet work alone as needed
• Outstanding organizational skills including Global/Intercultural fluency when working with global colleagues
Behavioral Competencies
• Strong organizational adaptability
• High degree of project flexibility in which change is inevitable and is handled with resiliency
• Commitment to task with the ability and initiative to accomplish project goals in a timely manner
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment yet maintain the details
Requirements
SolidWorks, Pdmlink, OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.
Questions? Call your local office at Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
© 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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