Coop - Technical Writer

Yaskawa Motoman • Miamisburg, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This cooperative education (co-op) position offers a student the opportunity to learn from an experienced mentor and gain real-world experience in technical writing. The role focuses on transforming complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly, and searchable documentation. The co-op will collaborate with engineers and designers, interview subject matter experts, and utilize visuals to enhance technical information. A key aspect of the role involves organizing and building a searchable knowledge base using Zendesk.

Requirements

• Junior or later student working toward a bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, or Business Communication with technical/technology experience.
• OR working toward a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with English/Communication experience.
• Self-starter with a good work ethic and interest in learning and growing.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical or operational processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical writing and/or communication.
• Experience with a robotics team or other hands-on engineering.

Responsibilities

• Learn the engineering design process, focusing on creating clear and searchable documentation from complex technical concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to understand design decisions and their system-wide impact.
• Organize, update, and build a searchable Zendesk knowledge base.
• Interview subject matter experts, engineers, and product designers to gather technical details.
• Use visuals such as diagrams, charts, screenshots, and videos to explain technical information.
• Write, edit, and maintain clear, accurate, and well-organized technical documentation.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule that can work with your school schedule.
• Opportunity for full and part-time opportunities upon successful completion.
• Real-world, resume-building experience.
• Exposure to industrial robotics.
• A healthy co-operative environment with exposure to a "real work" setting.
• Mentorship and investment from employees to help students grow.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees