Technical Writer

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the project management, scope consultation, and execution of technical communication requirements for kitchen and bath products – media of deliverables to include publications, labels and packaging, and animations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, or other technical discipline along with strong technical writing background
• At least 4+ years of technical writing experience for product and/or software
• Computer aptitude and demonstrated writing proficiency. Typing skills are essential for productivity.
• Demonstrated visualization skills – the ability to translate between two- and three-dimensional data views
• Experience authoring within a tagged language
• Authoring experience in XML/DITA
• Experience authoring for reuse in a CMS environment
• Mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and ability to read drawings
• Working proficiency with database use and excel spreadsheets
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Proven cross-functional, interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in managing complex projects and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in plumbing product installation, design, or documentation preferred, but will substitute similar experience in a related technical/manufacturing field
• Familiar with CAD or Pro/E, Creo, Adobe Illustrator, or Arbortext IsoDraw
• Experience authoring with Adobe InDesign.
• Working knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong project leadership in the planning, scheduling, organizing, and team implementation of TechComm deliverables; communicates and negotiates to appropriately apportion time and other resources.
• Serves as the primary TechComm representative to product development teams for technical content and literature requirements for assigned projects.
• Understands regional and business requirements and determines project scope of Technical Communication deliverables; owns the deliverable timing and execution.
• Has initial development and quality responsibility for technical product literature as assigned – covering product information, installation, use, and/or servicing.
• Represents department in matters of technical content and usability of publications. Recommends and supports maintenance of technical communication requirements, standards, and processes for all publication products.
• Contributes to the advancement of Technical Communication discipline/processes and strategic project execution.
• Solicits from and contributes to profession through external activities.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• The salary range for this position is $63,900 - $95,900.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level