Technical Writer I (60453)
About The Position
At Core Health & Fitness, our purpose is to live and share our passion for fitness. We bring innovative health and fitness solutions to the global market with brands like StairMaster, Schwinn, Nautilus, Star Trac, Throwdown, Wexer, and we’re still growing. We press into the future of fitness to ensure the creation of quality products and programming that meet the needs of an ever-evolving industry. At Core we are committed to building an energetic, diverse, and inclusive workspace. We value our differences and see community strength in diversity and representation. We’re always on the lookout for innovators, dreamers and doers who are passionate about fitness and wellbeing. We explore all opportunities to improve ourselves, our business partners, and our communities. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career in helping people, find the best version of themselves, you’ve come to the right place. We are looking for a Technical Writer I to join our growing team!
Requirements
- Ability to explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
- Ability to ensure technical verbiage is easy to understand by the layperson.
- Proficient in the Adobe Suite to include InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Skilled in Solidworks and Composer.
- Ability to be detail-oriented in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with the ability to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Have professional phone etiquette, and maintain professional attitude and communication towards internal and external customers
- Optimistic, positive thinker, and team player
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt to frequent change
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Technical Writing in a manufacturing environment required.
- Minimum 2 years related technical writing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Responsibilities
- Writes a variety of technical reports, manuals and customer service bulletins for documentation for a wide range of uses
- Responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production and release of finished documents following final approval.
- Meet cross-functionally throughout the organization to establish technical specifications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for input and approval.
- Study drawings, specifications, mockups, product samples and prototypes.
- Source subject matter information from the support site.
- Use Composer to prepare drawings as needed and assist in the development of communication surrounding product changes
- Ensure project metrics and foundation templates are maintained and up to date.
- Communicate deliverables with clear due dates and escalate as needed.
- Shoot video as required of products for installation and/or preventative maintenance.
- Adjust copy as necessary and proofread for grammar and spelling.
- Participate in the Change Management process both for engineering changes and for quality issues.
- Subject Matter Expert in assigned product lines, learning the product from top to bottom.
- Be an active member of NPI product launches.
- Develop curriculum and deliver training classes as required.
- Responsible for Warranty BOM development, creation of service drawings, manuals, and all technical documentation as it relates to New Product Development within the given portfolio.
- Provide spares forecasting for NPI spares to planning.
- Review and update spares pricing per approved process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
