Technical Writer - Home Energy
About The Position
We are looking for a candidate who is driven and passionate about Technical Writing, capable of synthesizing and abstracting complex information into clear concise user-friendly deliverables, and who will be able to demonstrate creative skills to work as the architect of the technical publications contents. As a Technical Writer you will have the responsibility for researching, writing, editing, and maintaining Technical Documentation (operation and maintenance manuals, installation manuals, service and repair manuals, specification sheets, etc.), in compliance with legal obligations and internal or external requirements. This position also involves responsibility for improving documentation workflows and content to promote documentation efficiency, innovation, quality of work, and further supports publication of product documentations. This hybrid role will work from our Sheboygan, WI location, with 2–3 days per week onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical writing, with 3 years or more of industry experience as an effective technical writer
- Experience with CCMS software and demonstrated experience of DITA architecture, with content strategy and stylesheet creation
- High proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Mastery of project management techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Strong technical skills and knowledge with a similar product
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Writing, editing, and maintaining Technical Documentation (operation and maintenance manuals, installation manuals, service and repair manuals, specification sheets, etc.) for KOHLER Home Energy, in compliance with legal obligations and internal or external requirements
- Participating and contributing to publication activities from estimation, planning and scheduling through to product development
- Improving the depth and quality of the publications based on feedback from internal and external customers
- Support the digitalization process, increase customer’s delight with the use of illustrations, graphics, rendering animations or videos into KOHLER Home Energy publications
- Working on DITA standard and structured content strategy to increase content reuse for KOHLER Home Energy technical publications.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
- health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
