Technical Writer jobs in Longview, TX

We have an immediate opening for a Technical Writer, Technical Communications Editor, located in either Milwaukee, WI or Longview, TX, responsible for the development and design of Maintenance and Operational Manuals associated with our Loader product line.

* Research engineering drawings; blueprints; electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic schematics; manufacturing operating procedures; applicable industry standards; other internal and external documents; interviews with engineers, service technicians, tradesmen and assemblers; attend equipment kick-off meetings; and coordination with third-party manufacturers and suppliers for information regarding equipment installation and removal, assembly and disassembly, maintenance, adjustments, repairs and lubrication.

* Modify engineering terms, jargon, and complex principles into language that is technically accurate, yet easily understood by persons without specialized education.

* Use specialized application software (PTC Arbortext Editor, Windchill Content Management System (CMS), etc.) to develop and convert content that is formatted in accordance with departmental standards.

* Search existing data banks SAP, LinkOne, Marketing Communications, Salesforce, etc., for drawings, photographs, or technical information that support the informational objective of the documents you are deemed responsible for.

* Render new images, take photos, touch up existing photos or drawings, etc., of subject mining equipment, components, processes, and procedures to provide greater understanding.

* Use Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, SAP Visual Enterprise Author (SAP VEA), or equivalent company sponsored software to modify and format graphics to accentuate specific information.

* Manage review projects through the departments Document Review Site to ensure in-depth, timely review of prepared documentation by engineering, service, product support, legal, safety departments, etc.

* Edit final documents, based on review comments, to confirm that technical accuracy, format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and reading comprehension level are in accordance with published standards.

* Use the CMS and other digital distribution systems to extract and assemble completed books for distribution via print and digital delivery.

* If the new hire is located in Milwaukee, WI, they will be required to travel 2 weeks per quarter to Longview to coordinate with Engineers, Product Support, etc., to gather appropriate information necessary to support the development of the Manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communications, or related degree, or related job experience, or related military experience.
• 5 years of experience in a Technical Writing position in heavy or mining equipment industry is required.
• Understanding of bill of materials, engineering release notices, and engineering drawings required.
• Understand principles and processes for communicating about technical subjects (including problem solving methods, audience analysis, rhetorical analysis, conventions of format, and usability). STE experience preferred. * Experience working in a DITA environment required.
• Experience structuring XML documents and reviewing for validity.
• Experience using the following software: Arbortext Editor, or other XML editing tools; CMS; Adobe products such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience managing to deliverables and milestones: on time/within budget/meeting business needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work as needed.
• Strong team player on cross-functional teams with excellent interpersonal skills.