Technical Writing Specialist

Pella Corporation; Pella (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking a Technical Writer in Pella, Iowa (hybrid) to transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, service, and marketing to ensure publications are complete, current, and aligned with standards. Travel (~10%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent in a relevant field
• 3–5 years of writing/technical communication experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude to understand technical concepts
• Excellent writing/editing with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and product teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and standardize technical content for publications
• Document installation and service procedures with accuracy
• Manage multiple writing projects and meet deadlines
• Organize materials and apply formatting/terminology standards
• Deliver publications to print vendors, digital platforms, and translators
• Work independently and with cross-functional teams to handle shifting priorities

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Writing excellence

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Collaboration with designers

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent in journalism, science writing, English, technical communication or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

RoboHead

Job description

Technical Writer

Pella, Iowa (hybrid)

As a Technical Writer, you will transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, anduser-friendlydocumentation that supports customers and internal teams. Your publications will reach a broad audience and may include installation guides, service manuals, owner’s manuals, assembly instructions, and other technical documents.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, product marketing, service, legal, and other cross-functional partners to ensure all publications are complete, current, and aligned with organizational standards. You will help users install, operate, and service window and door products while contributing to improved customer experience and consistent product understanding.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership of their work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and seeks opportunities to enhance the processes and standards of technical publications.

While the responsibilities may vary slightly,the position will likely include varying levels of the following activities:

• Develop, edit, and standardize technical content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all publications.
• Participate in installation and service procedures to document and validate technical processes, specifications, and product details.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, communicating risks, and identifying solutions as needed to meet deadlines.
• Manage production timelines,subject matter expertreviews, and product schedule to meet launch deadlines.
• Organize material and apply established standards for formatting, terminology, grammar, style, and information architecture.
• Request illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and other graphic materials to support content clarity and comprehension.
• Deliver completed publications to print vendors, digital platforms, translators, and internal systems, maintaining clear documentation of delivery details.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Analyze technical content to identify gaps, propose improvements and anticipate emerging documentation needs.

TRAVEL

The position will require some travel (approx.10percent).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or technical background, with the ability to understand and translate complex technical concepts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and critical‑thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, product teams, and leadership.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, multi‑task, prioritize effectively, and react quickly to changing project needs.
• Experience collaborating with designers to develop supporting visuals preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)or technical equivalent in journalism, science writing, English,technical communication or a related field.3-5 yearsor an equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with documentation and productivity tools including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity withRoboHeada plus.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• You consistently produce high‑quality, user‑centric documentation that supports internal workflows and enhancesthe customerexperience.
• You proactively identify improvements to content, workflows and documentation standards.
• You build strong working relationships across engineering, marketing, service and project teams.
• You help streamline how technical information is captured, organized and communicated across the organization.