Information Developer II – Technical Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Powerful team

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hach in Loveland, Colorado, is seeking an Information Developer II – Technical Writer to design, develop, format, and manage technical documentation for hardware and software user guides, manuals, and online help. You will oversee translations, ensure ISO-aligned data integrity, and collaborate with global teams.

The role is on-site in the USA Loveland location, within the Technical Publications department, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Technical Communication, science, technology or related field with 3 years of experience or at least 10 years in Technical Publications/Technical Communication.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing to create/manipulate new and existing documentation.
• Skilled in the use of DITA – XML and content management systems.
• Skilled in using translation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create structured content for end-user installation, operation and maintenance manuals and quick references.
• Develop content for global delivery in 32+ languages with localization in mind.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to define information needs and translate/document requirements.
• Update and convert legacy FrameMaker content to structured topics for online and print formats.

Skills

Structured content

Cross‑functional

Localization knowledge

Technical writing

Education

BA/BS in Technical Communication or related field

Tools

DITA

XML

FrameMaker

Job description

Imagineyourself…

• Doingmeaningfulworkthatmakesaneverydayimpactontheworldaroundyou.

• Growingyourexpertiseandexpandingyourskillsetwitheveryproject.

• Owningyourambitionandfuelingyourcareergrowth.

At Hach (http://www.hach.com), aVeraltocompany,weensurewaterqualityforpeoplearoundtheworld, andeveryteammemberplaysa vital role inthatmission.Ourfoundingvisionistomakewateranalysisbetter—faster,simpler,greener, and more informative.Weaccomplishthisthroughteamwork,customerpartnerships,passionateexperts, andreliable,easy-to-usesolutions.

Aspartofourteamandthebroaderhttps://www.veralto.com/network,you’llbepartofauniqueworkenvironmentwherepurposemeetspossibility:whereyou’llmakeanimmediate,measurableimpactona globalscalebyenablingtheworld’severydaywaterneeds, andwhereyou’llhaveopportunitiestofosteryourprofessionaldevelopmentand fuelyourcareergrowth.

Motivatedbythehighestpossiblestakesinclimatechangeand globalhealth,we’reworkingtogetherwithinarapidlydigitizingindustrytofindinnovativetechnologiesthatguaranteethesafetyofourwaterandourenvironment. Moreaboutus:https://www.hach.com/about-us

Weoffer:

• Flexibleworkinghours

• Professionalonboardingand trainingoptions

• Powerfulteamlookingforwardtoworkingwithyou

• Careercoaching anddevelopmentopportunities

• Healthbenefits

• 401(k)

Reportingtothe ManagerTechnicalPublications , the Information Developer II – Technical Writer is responsible for designing, developing, formatting, implementing and managing technical writing and content creation, to meet the demands for the production of labeling documents, manuals, testing procedures and operational specifications, including the creation and maintenance of documentation and illustration for hardware and software user’s guides, service and programming manuals and electronic media including on-line help. Manages revisions of technical documentation and delivery ofglobal labeling and content. The function may include configuration and maintenance of content and translation management systems. Ensures integrity of data and document use, which may include customer data and quality and regulatory data following ISO standards to internal quality and production standards. For non-technicaldocumentationsee Non-Technical Documentation, for graphicdesignsee Media.

This position is part of the Technical Publications departmentlocatedin USA- Loveland and will be on-site.

Inthisrole, atypicaldaywilllooklike:

• Createsstructuredcontenttoproduceend-userinstallation,operationandmaintenancemanuals,userinstructions,quickstart/quickreferenceguides,analyticalproceduresand onlinehelp.Appliesreusestrategiesand modularwritingdesigntosingle-sourcecontenttoourcustomersasdifferentmedia (web,print).

• Developscontentthatcan bedeliveredgloballyandinto32+languages. Has a generalunderstandingandcontinuedlearningofhowtodevelopinformationforlocalizationwhichincludesusingSimplifiedTechnicalEnglish rules andguidelines, Global VisualDesignStandardsandLocalizationBestPractices.

• Managescompletetranslationprocesswithexternalvendorsfromscopingtodeliveringtranslateddocuments.

• Obtains, defines, andinterpretsinformationandworksdirectlywithcross-functional, globalproductdevelopmentteams(ProductMgmt, ProjectMgmt, R&D, etc.) andcustomerfeedbacktoassistinthedevelopmentofend-userdocumentationpackages.Informationisobtainedbyproductknowledgetransfer, interviews, usabilitytesting,dailymanagementmeetingsand email/phonecommunication.

• Recognizesanddemonstratesimprovementstothequalityofdocumentationbasedonfeedbackfrominternalandexternalcustomersbysolicitingfeedbackandtestingdocumentationforusability,accuracyandvalidity.

• UpdatesunstructuredFrameMakerlegacydocumentationandconvertsunstructuredbookstostructuredtopicsandmaps.

• Managesowndailywork,projectassignmentsandon-timedeliveryofoutputdeliverables.

• Preparesdocumentationforfinalproduction(print, online, andtranslationmanagement) andvisuallyinspectingandproofingfinaldeliveryPDF filesbeforeand afterdeliverytoprintvendorordataduplicator.

Theessentialrequirementsofthejobinclude:

• BA/BS inTechnicalCommunication,science,technologyorrelatedfieldwith3yearsofexperienceoratleast10yearsexperienceinTechnicalPublication/TechnicalCommunication.

• Knowledgeofdesktoppublishingskillstocreateandmanipulatenew andexistingdocumentation.

• SkilledintheuseofDITA – XML andcontentmanagementsystem.

• Skilledintheuseoftranslationmanagementsystems.

• AbilitytomaintainandadaptXSL-FO filesisa plus.

• Abilityofillustratingcomplextechnicalconceptsineasy-to-useillustrationsisa plus.

• ExperienceintheuseofSolid Works, CorelDesigner, AdobeIllustratorisa plus.

• Abilitytodisassembleandreassembleinstrumentstocreateinstallationandmaintenanceinformation.

HachisproudtopartoftheWaterQualitysegmentofVeralto(NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leaderdedicatedtoensuringaccesstocleanwater,safefoodand medicine, andtrustedessentialgoods.

WhenyoujoinVeralto’svibrantglobalnetworkof16,000associates,youjoinauniqueculture andworkenvironmentwherepurposemeetspossibility:wheretheworkyoudo hasaneverydayimpactontheresourcesandessentialsweallrelyon, andwhereyou’llhavevaluableopportunitiestodeepenyourskillset,pursueyourambitions, andgrowyourcareer.Together,we’reSafeguardingtheWorld'sMostVitalResourcesandbuildingrewardingcareersalongtheway.

ForColorado rolesonly:

Weanticipatethisrequisitionwillbe openforaminimumoffivedays,thoughitmaybe openforalongerperiodoftime.Weencourageyourpromptapplication.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 USD per year.This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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