Senior Technical Documentation Specialist

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual PayIn

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reim

HSA & FSA options

Retirement contributions

EAP and Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking a Senior Technical Documentation Specialist to produce quality, accurate documentation that benefits customers and contributes to product success.

You will write and communicate complex information clearly, work with subject matter experts to understand the product, follow style guides, and organize content for reuse and single-sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience writing technical documentation preferred.
• Experience with industry-standard documentation practices and templates.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality, accurate, effective documentation for customers and products.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers and product managers to understand products.
• Research and communicate complex information clearly for broad audiences.
• Follow department standards, templates and style guides; enable reuse.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or related field

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Badger Meter

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute

The Senior Technical Documentation Specialist is responsible for producing quality, accurate and effective documentation that benefits our customers and contributes to the overall success of Badger Meter products.

Job Duties

Work collaboratively with developers, engineers and product managers to understand our products and make our products easier to use. Research, write, and communicate complex and technical information in a way that can be easily understood. Work with project team members (subject matter experts) to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements. Organize information for presentation in a way that makes sense for the topic. Follow department standards, templates and style guide. Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or related field required 5+ years of related experience writing preferred

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel and Illustrator or Photoshop required
• Advanced experience in writing technical documentation preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Competencies

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.
• In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis.
• Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Equal Opportunity & Affinity

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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About Badger Meter

With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.