Technical Writer

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Technical Writer creating manuals, specifications, and training materials for Ellsworth’s specialty chemicals and adhesive manufacturing business. Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including product manuals, installation and operating instructions, work instructions, SOPs, technical specification sheets, product data sheets, training materials, and product video scripts
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, product management, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy
  • Translate complex technical concepts, processes, and product information into clear, concise, and user-friendly content
  • Maintain document consistency, accuracy, version control, and adherence to company standards and branding guidelines
  • Review and update existing documentation to reflect product changes, process improvements, and engineering revisions
  • Create and organize content supporting product launches, manufacturing operations, employee training, customer education, and sales enablement
  • Coordinate with graphic designers, videographers, and other content contributors to develop visual and multimedia documentation
  • Utilize AI-assisted content creation tools responsibly while validating technical content for accuracy and completeness

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of technical writing, technical communications, or documentation development related experience
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, scientific, chemical, or technology-based organizations preferred
  • Demonstrated experience creating technical documentation from interviews, observations, engineering drawings, specifications, and subject matter experts
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
  • Other combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered
  • Excellent technical writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Proficiency with documentation management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and content development tools
  • Ability to leverage AI-enabled technologies to improve documentation efficiency and effectiveness
  • Up to 10% domestic or international travel as required for training, site visits, product evaluations, and business needs

Benefits:

  • Competitive wage
  • Bonus plan
  • Health insurance
  • Prescription coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Social Events
  • Community Involvement