Engineering Intern, Manuals Tech Writer Team - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Engineering Intern, Manuals Tech Writer supports the Manuals / Technical Writing team at Stanley Black & Decker. The intern assists with creating, editing, and maintaining product manuals, instruction sheets, and technical documentation for hand tools and power tools, helping ensure the content is clear, accurate, and user-friendly. The role involves gathering technical information from cross-functional partners and translating complex concepts into accessible documentation, as well as reviewing content for quality, regulatory compliance, and brand consistency. The intern also helps improve documentation processes, templates, and content organization. They will work on a variety of projects with professionals in Product Design, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Product Marketing, and Manufacturing, and will gain exposure to several areas of Manuals / Technical Writing. The internship program includes regular events, weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized training from business units. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
- Be studying Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Maintain strong academic credentials.
- Have strong written communication skills.
- Have proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation or content development tools.
- Successfully manage strong academics alongside extracurricular activities.
- Be team-oriented and collaborative, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, confidence, and adaptability.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating, editing, and maintaining product manuals, instruction sheets, and technical documentation for hand tools and power tools.
- Collaborate with engineering, product design, regulatory, and marketing teams to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into understandable documentation.
- Support reviews and validation of manuals and technical content for quality standards, regulatory requirements, and brand guidelines.
- Assist in improving documentation processes, templates, and content organization to increase consistency, efficiency, and usability.
- Work on a variety of tasks and projects with cross-functional teams including Product Design, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Product Marketing, and Manufacturing.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness program.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs.
- Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.
- Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
