Technical Writer

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering in Huntsville, Alabama seeks an experienced technical writer to create and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, or test documents. This position requires collaboration with technical staff and ensures documentation meets industry standards.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Systems are essential. This role is crucial for translating technical information for non-technical users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
• General knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Documents operational, instructional, maintenance, or test procedures.
• Conducts interviews with users and technical staff for data gathering.
• Translates technical information into manuals or web-based documents.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Business Acumen

Ethics

Organizational Support

Judgment

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Initiative

Innovation

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Adobe Systems

Job description

Job Description

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. The role requires a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures. The position involves moderate complexity and diversity, with little instruction on day‑to‑day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize material and complete writing assignments 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.
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Exercise 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.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Understand 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.

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, and/or 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 processes.
• 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; can 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.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

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 a four‑year college or university in a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the 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

General knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access and Adobe Systems.

Other Essential Duties

• Follow 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 %.

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.

Compliance Statement

Teledyne and all of its employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. All employees must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders.