Technical Writer

Pentair•Manitowoc, WI

13d•$61,200 - $113,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will support the global Product Line by producing high-quality technical documentation appropriate for its intended audience in multiple publication formats contributing to the overall product line success. You will also collaborate with teams, engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to make our products easier and safe to install, operate, and service. And finally, take technical data, drawings, diagrams, and instructions to produce documentation with clear intent and communication.

Requirements

Technical Degree and a minimum of 3 years previous experience or will consider a minimum of 5 years previous technical documentation experience, in lieu of education.
Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail. Develop documents and graphics that are clear and user friendly. Format and typeset service literature and prepare files for print and website publication.
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts / industry terminology and make them easily understandable in written and visual formats. Excellent communication skills; verbal & written.
Ability to read engineering documents, drawings, and bills of material. Monitor engineering change and use information to create/update literature and parts manuals.
Excels at working with subject-matter experts to gather information and identify relevant data.
Strong computer skills with experience working with the following programs: Adobe Creative Cloud, FrameMaker & Legacy Adobe, ProE / CAD / 3D programs /Canvas, Microsoft Office, Website CMS

Responsibilities

Service documentation development, maintenance, and publishing of: Bulletins, Instructions, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Parts Manuals
NPI and other development team participation and support
Interpret engineering data for use by non-technical users and technical maintenance and repair personnel.
Create line drawings, diagrams and reference photos as needed to provide quick and easy understanding.
Communicate product changes and documentation revisions to our internal teams, customers, and online resources to ensure the latest revisions are always available.