Technical Writer/Graphic Illustrator Consultant

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH is seeking a Technical Writer / Graphic Illustrator to support electromechanical and electronic access control solutions. You will create customer-facing documentation and collaborate with teams to ensure clarity in product information.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in technical writing and graphic illustration, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This position is onsite full-time in New Haven, Connecticut.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as a technical writer preferred.
• Experience with technical illustration and graphical modeling desired.
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive technical documentation for EM/EAC solutions.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams.
• Translate complex technical information into clear instructions.

Skills

Technical writing

Graphic illustration

Project management

Verbal communication

Education

ASEE/ASET certification or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Suite

XML tools

SolidWorks

Job description

# Technical Writer/Graphic Illustrator ConsultantAt ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.We are seeking an experienced **Technical Writer / Graphic Illustrator** to join our team. This role will support our ground-breaking electromechanical and electronic access control (EM/EAC) solutions by translating complex product information into clear, engaging, and customer-centric documentation.This position will sit onsite full-time in New Haven or Berlin, CT.### ### What you will be doing:• Create comprehensive, customer-facing technical documentation for electromechanical and electronic access control hardware • Collaborate with product development and product marketing teams to develop a deep understanding of products and customer needs • Translate complex technical information and procedures into simple, clear instructions and user-friendly guides • Develop and manage product documentation schedules aligned with new product introductions • Utilize publishing and commercialization software to produce high-quality documentation • Review and improve existing technical and marketing materials • Generate animated renderings to support product visualization • Create promotional graphics for digital marketing campaigns • Partner with external vendors to coordinate static and animated graphical elements### What we are looking for:• ASEE/ASET certification (or equivalent electronic certification) preferred • 2–4 years of experience as a technical writer preferred • Experience with technical illustration and graphical modeling desired • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience using XML tools for documentation preferred • Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment • Flexible, service-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency### ### Additional skills desired:• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Visio) • Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and other Adobe Creative Suite tools • Familiarity with SolidWorks • Experience with KeyShot or similar rendering software preferredWe review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate—apply today!#LI-OR1**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Application due2026-07-31FunctionSales, Marketing & Product ManagementExperience levelMid-senior levelOffice presenceOnsiteLocationNew Haven, Connecticut, United StatesBerlin, Connecticut, United States