Technical Writer II

Generac•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Primary Purpose: The Technical Writer II role is responsible for creating, developing, writing, editing, and publishing technical documentation for products or processes while ensuring deadlines are met. This position is part of the Engineering Standards team, which is focused on supporting internal processes for Engineering, Service, and Operations.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Technical Communications or related field or equivalent experience
2-3 years of experience in writing all levels of Technical Publication and Training documents
Strong attention to detail, deadlines and organizational skills
Strong writing, editing and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing or similar
3 years technical writing or related experience
Knowledge of Engineering tools and processes

Responsibilities

Research, write, and edit technical documentation to support internal processes and requirements. such as Engineering Design Standards, CAD Modeling Best Practices, Product Data Management Procedures, and Test Procedures.
Follow internal SLA process to produce timely, accurate documentation.
Adhere to the full document lifecycle and revision process.
Ensure documents follow consistent terminology, formatting, and style conventions across the organization.
Administer and maintain the document repository, templates, and formatting.
Propose improvements and implement updates when required.
Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Engineering to gather document requirements, validate technical accuracy, and transform inputs into consistent, unambiguous, and high-quality documentation.
Act as a neutral advocate who challenges assumptions and identifies gaps.
Participate in Standards Steering Committee / Governance meetings to gather feedback, understand evolving organizational needs, and contribute to the development of scalable document solutions.
Audit existing standards for clarity, completeness, and alignment with current engineering practices.
Identify and update outdated standards as needed.