Technical Writer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a technical writer to create, develop, plan, write and edit procedures for paper, multimedia, or web-based publication. This role conducts interviews with users and staff to gather data and translate technical information into manuals for nontechnical readers.

The position involves documenting engineering processes and working with established company policies, with moderate complexity and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 5+ years of directly related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing detailed manuals.

Responsibilities

• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to standards.
• Edit, standardize, or revise material prepared by others.
• Confer with stakeholders to determine technical specifications for publications.
• Follow procedures to analyze situations and determine appropriate actions.
• Select visuals to illustrate material; review materials for quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Systems

Microsoft Access

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary

Creates, develops, plans writes, and edits operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia, or web-based publication. This position conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical users and may also document engineering processes and specifications. This position uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures. This position is of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Normally receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
• Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publications.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Observe production, developmental, and experiential activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision making.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods or reproduction and binding.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work‑related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

In language official to country/province: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write detail, advance reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access and Adobe Systems.

Other Essential Duties

Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance. Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately +/- 10 % #TBE Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Company Overview

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.