Senior Technical Writer

Fortive•Everett, WA

About The Position

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Technical Writer who can produce clear, accurate, and well‑structured documentation in English for technical audiences. Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Requirements

Solid writing in English.
Experience documenting hardware and software products.
Ability to master new technical information quickly.
Proficiency in use of desktop publishing tools techniques and practices.
Competency with MS Word.
Degree or certification in Technical Communication, Journalism, English, Engineering, or a related field or 5-10 years of related experience
Familiarity with document control, versioning, and content management systems
Experience working with style guides and structured documentation standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team

Nice To Haves

Preferred familiarity with Adobe products including: FrameMaker and Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, and Distiller.
Experience with MadCap Flare is a plus

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation in English, including manuals, user guides, procedures, and reference materials
Collect and interpret engineering documents, product specifications, and marketing analyses and work with development teams.
Write original copy in a clear, coherent, well-organized manner, using graphics, technical vocabulary and concepts that are appropriate to the product and familiar to the customer.
Adhere to department standards and writing guidelines, including Simplified Technical English.
Work with translation vendors to localize and translate manuals, reference guides, on-line help, and display screens for international markets.
Coordinate with editor and illustrators to resolve problems with technical content, organization, writing, and publication.
Coordinate day-to-day activities to develop assigned user documentation.
Establish schedules to meet required deadlines.

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