Technical Writer – Global Documentation & Localization

Socket.dev; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Team collaboration

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hach seeks a Technical Writer for on-site work in USA - Loveland to design, develop, and manage labeling documents, manuals and user guides. You’ll structure content for multiple media, maintain documentation systems, and ensure ISO-aligned quality across global outputs.

You will coordinate with Product Management, R&D and other teams to deliver multilingual content in 32+ languages, and you will update legacy materials to modern structured formats.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Technical Communication, science, technology or related field with 3 years of experience or at least 10 years in Technical Publication/Technical Communication.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing to create and manipulate new and existing documentation.
• Skilled in the use of DITA – XML and content management system.
• Skilled in the use of translation management systems.
• Ability to maintain and adapt XSL-FO files is a plus.
• Ability of illustrating complex technical concepts in easy-to-use illustrations is a plus.
• Experience in Solid Works, CorelDesigner, AdobeIllustrator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates structured content to produce end-user installation, operation and maintenance manuals, user instructions, quickstart guides and online help.
• Develops content for delivery globally in 32+ languages and localization practices.
• Manages translation process with external vendors.
• Works with cross-functional teams to gather information and feedback.
• Updates unstructured legacy documentation and converts to structured topics.
• Manages daily work and on-time delivery of outputs.
• Prepares documentation for production and proofreads final PDFs.

Skills

Desktop publishing

DITA

Translation management

XSL-FO

Illustrations

Education

BA/BS in Technical Communication, science, technology or related field

Tools

Solid Works

CorelDesigner

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Hach seeks a Technical Writer for on-site work in USA - Loveland to design, develop, and manage labeling documents, manuals and user guides. You’ll structure content for multiple media, maintain documentation systems, and ensure ISO-aligned quality across global outputs.

You will coordinate with Product Management, R&D and other teams to deliver multilingual content in 32+ languages, and you will update legacy materials to modern structured formats.