Technical Writer

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a technical writer to write and maintain a wide range of engineering documents, including Operator Manuals, Procedures, Training Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Installation Instructions, and overhaul and repair docs.

Responsibilities include ensuring documents are clear, concise, technically accurate, using photos, drawings, diagrams; participating in design reviews; delivering status briefs to management and customers as directed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a technical discipline preferred, or 2 years’ technical writing in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret system specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication with nontechnical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD and graphic tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Operator Manuals, Procedures, Training Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, Installation Instructions, and more.
• Ensure documents are clear, concise, and technically accurate, using photos, drawings, diagrams, and charts.
• Participate in formal design reviews and generate notes and action items.
• Deliver oral and written status briefs to program and customer management as directed.

Skills

Strong communication

Reading technical docs

Multitasking

Education

Technical discipline (BS preferred)

Tools

MS Project

CAD

Graphic tools

Job description

• Location 8040 UNIVERSITY BLVD,Des Moines, IA, 50325,United States
• Job Category Quality Assurance, Engineering
• Industry Manufacturing, Engineering
• Employee Type Non Union
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Responsibilities

• Research and collect information from a variety of sources including manuals, white papers, design specifications, project plans, assembly procedures, bills of material, Solid Works 3D drawings, test plans & procedures, etc.
• Review and revise documents and procedures including, manufacturing process instructions, test procedures, equipment binders, etc. to standardize manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure that the documents are clear, concise, and technically accurate. Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts to increase users' understanding,
• Participate in formal design reviews to generate notes and action items.
• Deliver oral and written status and progress briefs to program management, executive management and customer management as directed.

Requirements

• B.S. in a technical discipline is preferred, but not required for a candidate who has relevant 2 years' experience technical writing experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret system specifications, assembly/test procedures, engineering drawings, charts, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written); must be able to take complex, technical information and translate it for colleagues and consumers who have nontechnical backgrounds.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to multitask and create, maintain and manage multiple project objectives according to deadlines.
• Proficient in a range of Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Knowledge of MS Project, CAD and graphic tools is a plus.
• Certification of a Technical & Scientific program desirable
• Experience in video editing desirable

Physical Requirements

• Walking, vision, repetitive motion activities, computer/keyboard

Summary

Write and maintain technical documents including but not limited to: Operator Manuals and Procedures, Training Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, Installation Instructions, Overhaul and Repair Instructions, Parts and Provisioning Documentation, Test Plans & Procedures, and general Engineering Documentation in accordance with internal and customer specifications and requirements.