Sr. Technical Writer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • San Diego, CA

240d • $96,200 - $128,300

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years 'hands-on' experience with researching, creating, and editing manufacturing/test procedures, user manuals and other technical documentation.
• Extensive manufacturing background with technical products.
• ERP knowledge/experience; experience with IFS preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of gathering information for and creating technical documentation for manufacturing and testing of technical products.
• Excellent information gathering skills.
• Extensive knowledge of reading, interpreting, and understanding technical drawings, diagrams, procedures, manuals and instructions.
• Exceptional ability in creating technical documentation for non-technical persons.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Word, and ability to comprehend ERP.
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research, create, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines.
• Conduct interviews with and observe work performed by various users, technical staff, and production staff to gather data for documentation.
• Gather photographs and other useful media to enhance and provide visual clarification of documents.
• Research and translate technical information into manuals and/or documents for nontechnical and technical users.
• May audit processes and specifications.
• Produce work product that conforms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products (MS Word, etc.) to prepare documents.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals of draft documents with subject matter experts prior to finalizing/releasing documents.
• Interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Perform housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required.
• Perform all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $96,200.00-$128,300.00.
• Background checks conducted on qualified applicants.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees