Technical Communications Intern
Loram•Medina, MN
•$24 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
Work in the technical communications group supporting the creation of technical documentation for custom railroad maintenance equipment. Tasks include creating operator manuals, maintenance instructions, lockout / tagout manuals, and other technical communication materials.
Requirements
- Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field.
- Achieved junior status or higher.
- Completed the "core" coursework for his/her chosen discipline.
- Learn and abide by established practices and procedures to complete assignments.
- Ability and willingness to learn the necessary tools as required for area of discipline.
- Ability and willingness to learn application and integration design skills in area of discipline.
- This is an intern level position that requires close supervision with little to no independent work.
Nice To Haves
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong problem solving, communication, and analysis skills
- Ability to read and analyze engineering schematics
- Experience with AutoCAD or other 3D modeling software
- Experience with DITA or other component content management systems (CCMS)
Responsibilities
- Assists in authoring technical content under the direct guidance of another technical writer or engineer.
- Analyze technical specifications and performance data to develop clear and concise documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering to gather information and resolve documentation issues.
- Prepare outlines and illustrations to support technical documents.
- Perform duties and subtasks in area of discipline of low complexity for a project or projects.
Benefits
- company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- wellness programs
- basic life and AD&D insurance
- voluntary life insurance
- company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- behavioral health support
- leaves of absence
- tuition reimbursement
- payroll charity contributions
- adoption assistance
- optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
