Global Technical Writer & Information Developer | Flexible Hours

Hach; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional onboarding and training

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hach, a Veralto company, is seeking an Information Developer II – Technical Writer to design, develop and manage technical content for labeling documents, manuals, procedures and online help across hardware and software products.

The role is on‑site in USA – Loveland and collaborates with cross‑functional teams worldwide to translate, localize and validate information, using ISO standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Technical Communication, science, technology or related field with 3 years of experience or at least 10 years experience in Technical Publication/Technical Communication.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing skills to create and manipulate new and existing documentation.
• Skilled in the use of DITA – XML and content management system.
• Skilled in the use of translation management systems.
• Ability to maintain and adapt XSL‑FO files is a plus.
• Ability of illustrating complex technical concepts in easy‑to‑use illustrations is a plus.
• Experience in the use of Solid Works, Corel Designer, Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble instruments to create installation and maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Creates structured content to produce end‑user installation, operation and maintenance manuals, user instructions, quick start/quick reference guides, analytical procedures and online help.
• Develops content that can be delivered globally and into 32+ languages.
• Manages complete translation process with external vendors from scoping to delivering translated documents.
• Obtains, defines, and interprets information and works directly with cross‑functional, global product development teams to assist in the development of end‑user documentation packages.
• Recognizes and demonstrates improvements to the quality of documentation based on feedback from internal and external customers.
• Updates unstructured FrameMaker legacy documentation and converts unstructured books to structured topics and maps.
• Manages own daily work, project assignments and on‑time delivery of output deliverables.
• Prepares documentation for final production (print, online, and translation management) and visually inspects and proofs final delivery PDF files.

Skills

Desktop publishing

DITA XML

Content management systems

Translation management systems

XSL-FO

Illustration design

SolidWorks

Corel Designer

Adobe Illustrator

Installation/maintenance documentation

Education

BA/BS in Technical Communication or related field

Tools

FrameMaker

Job description

Hach, a Veralto company, is seeking an Information Developer II – Technical Writer to design, develop and manage technical content for labeling documents, manuals, procedures and online help across hardware and software products.

The role is on‑site in USA – Loveland and collaborates with cross‑functional teams worldwide to translate, localize and validate information, using ISO standards and industry best practices.