Technical Writer (Hybrid)

JRAutomation; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

JR Automation is seeking a Technical Writer to create manuals for our custom industrial automation machinery. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure accuracy of technical content across written, visual, and video materials.

The role reports to the Documentation Department Manager and supports both digital and print documentation. This hybrid position requires on-site presence at least three days a week, with up to two days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, with a concentration in science, engineering, or applied technology preferred.
• Exposure to industry and technical communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create technical manuals using layout and graphics software to accompany machinery built in our facility.
• Use cameras to create and maintain photographic and video references for machinery.
• Communicate with project teams to ensure accurate documentation.
• Ensure your documents meet project specifications.
• Assemble hard copy and digital manuals and other documentation.
• Write business correspondence to accompany documentation.
• Write and ship revisions to documentation, as necessary.
• Assist with general documentation and business unit tasks and activities.
• Internal and external communications as assigned, including but not limited to, reference documentation, newsletter, marketing and ISO procedures.

Skills

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical writing

Tools

Adobe CC

Job description

Location: Holland, Michigan, United States

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

This is a hybrid role, allowing for up to two days worked from home each week, with at least three days worked onsite.

As a Technical Writer you will create product manuals regarding the custom industrial automation machinery built by JR Automation. You will partner with project teams to ensure the accuracy of technical manuals including written, prints, pictures & video content. In this position you will report to the Documentation Department Manager. This is a hybrid position where you will be expected to be on-site at least three days a week.

What You'll Do

• Create technical manuals using layout and graphics software to accompany machinery built in our facility
• Use cameras to create and maintain photographic and video references for machinery
• Communicate with project teams to ensure accurate documentation
• Ensure your documents meet project specifications
• Assemble hard copy and digital manuals and other documentation
• Write business correspondence to accompany documentation
• Write and ship revisions to documentation, as necessary
• Assist with general documentation and business unit tasks and activities
• Internal and external communications as assigned, including but not limited to, reference documentation, newsletter, marketing and ISO procedures

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, with a concentration in science, engineering, or applied technology preferred
• Exposure to industry and technical communication preferred

Skills You'll Have

• Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office
• Good technical writing skills and knowledge of desktop publishing applications like Adobe CC

Company Overview

At JR Automation, our team of experts leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to meet the automation needs of our customers all over the world. Founded in 1980, JR Automation now has over 2,200 employees at 27 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Come think, solve, and create with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.