Documentation Technical Writer II

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. • Eden Prairie, MN

46d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Documentation Technical Writer II position is responsible for the completion and release of product, component, and process documentation for new and existing products with input from applications engineers and technicians. In addition this position will work with Materials Management, Quality, Integration Technologies, Mechanical, Documentation Services, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Hybrid Engineering, Project Management, and Starkey Facilities. The processing of Product and Process Specific Documentation is compiled. All documentation is reviewed for accuracy of revision, part numbers, descriptions, process flow, BOM and content. Revision control for all Documentation is maintained in Oracle. During processing and after approval, the Documentation is properly posted to the appropriate location. Documentation Technical Writer II signifies that at least 50% of the competencies of the next higher career "track" have been achieved.

Requirements

• 2 year degree/certificate or completed course work in electronic technology desired
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing production environment or product development desired
• Knowledge of hearing aid components desired.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Standard, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dream Weaver, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle Systems, Windchill, Arbortext, Creo view, Creo Illustrate desired.
• Knowledge of geometrical tolerance desirable.
• Ability to work independently with Adobe Acrobat Standard, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dream Weaver, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle Systems, Windchill, Arbortext, Creo view, Creo Illustrate desired.
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills required.
• Must be well organized.
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills and grammatical ability

Responsibilities

• Request required part numbers
• Request part number from materials management with description, manufacture / purchase and cost.
• Create / Update existing documentation and Bill of Material.
• Create Vendor Specification using Starkey template and Starkey part number.
• Update existing Vendor Spec, Update the current Rev Spec and save as next revision.
• Create Technical publications using appropriate Software.
• Obtain photos using appropriate Software.
• Physically assemble current and future products to verify assembly procedures.
• Develop supporting graphics from 3D CAD models and maintain the files in a content management system.
• Peer review, release documentation and Bill Of Material
• Specification will be released to Eng Rev prior to qualification and Alpha release after qualification.
• Peer review document On-line Documentation with appropriate personnel.
• Verify if translation is needed and work with appropriate facility for translation.
• Ensure Bill of Material are released at an Alpha Revision for Production readiness
• Submit Forms (Change Form, SharePoint and Deviation).
• Support process and product improvement efforts
• Conduct Bill of Material review.
• Support process improvement efforts, SharePoint & Deviation and Facilities support.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance plan
• hearing aid benefits
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• paid floating holidays
• paid volunteer service day
• paid paternity and maternity leave
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees