Technical Writer

Briggs & Stratton•Milwaukee, WI

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technical Writer, your goal is to develop, write and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical/administrative publications concerned with work methods, procedures, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. A core component of this role will be creating precise technical vector illustrations and diagrams to visually support written documentation. This role also includes observing production, development, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. You will do this by writing technical copy for various technical reports, brochures and manuals for company products, operations and maintenance systems with minimal supervision. You will gather technical information by reading drawings, design reports, test specifications and other technical documents to gain a fundamental understanding of systems or product operations; preparing written text and coordinating layout and manual organization. You will create high-quality technical illustrations, schematics, and vector diagrams (e.g., exploded view drawings, wire diagrams) to enhance comprehension of written material; facilitating translation process (as required), including invoicing paperwork. You will research available engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications. You will analyze available technical literature; writing descriptive copy and verifying documentation with related departments. You will prepare copy for review by supervisor and makes necessary revisions; revising existing manuals to conform to engineering changes and other approved corrective input. You will coordinate transmission of released material to printing vendors; approving printer proof. You will maintain familiarity with all company products and technical operations. You will interact with engineers and other personnel for information; may collaborate with other personnel to enhance appearance of graphic manual elements. The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. You are the kind of person who is/has: Adaptable and able to pivot between projects as needed, able to collaborate cross functionally, and has a technical mindset.

Requirements

High Diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year of experience in technical writing/illustration or related field
Demonstrated experience in technical illustration, portfolio showcasing vector diagrams, schematic, or exploded view drawings strongly preferred
DITA-XML experience strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector graphic software) strongly preferred
Simplified Technical English or other structure language experience preferred
Understanding of technical concepts, terms and procedures
Familiarity with product documentation standards and specifications
Extensive knowledge of XML and publishing documentation for print and web
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to deal with a varied workforce and changing conditions
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Responsibilities

Develop, write and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical/administrative publications concerned with work methods, procedures, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
Create precise technical vector illustrations and diagrams to visually support written documentation.
Observe production, development, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Write technical copy for various technical reports, brochures and manuals for company products, operations and maintenance systems with minimal supervision.
Gather technical information by reading drawings, design reports, test specifications and other technical documents to gain a fundamental understanding of systems or product operations; preparing written text and coordinating layout and manual organization.
Create high-quality technical illustrations, schematics, and vector diagrams (e.g., exploded view drawings, wire diagrams) to enhance comprehension of written material; facilitating translation process (as required), including invoicing paperwork.
Research available engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications.
Analyze available technical literature; writing descriptive copy and verifying documentation with related departments.
Prepare copy for review by supervisor and makes necessary revisions; revising existing manuals to conform to engineering changes and other approved corrective input.
Coordinate transmission of released material to printing vendors; approving printer proof.
Maintain familiarity with all company products and technical operations.
Interact with engineers and other personnel for information; may collaborate with other personnel to enhance appearance of graphic manual elements.