Technical Writer I

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Miller Industries - Ooltewah, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Ooltewah, TN

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Technical Writer I position at Miller Industries, Inc. is a mid-level role focused on developing and publishing technical documentation for various products. The role involves collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to create user manuals, operating instructions, and other technical materials, ensuring clarity and adherence to company standards. The position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage documentation projects to meet product release deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documentation planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and deliverables.
• Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality.
• Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and developers, using interviewing techniques to develop content for written materials.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to established company standards.
• Write operating instructions, owner's manuals, parts manuals, specifications, and safety warning placards.
• Create 2D exploded view parts illustrations from 3D CAD models using PTC Creo Illustrate.
• Create images for inclusion into technical materials using Adobe Photoshop/In-Design.
• Create cover artwork and procedural step images for technical manuals.
• Author technical materials and publications for targeted audiences using PTC Arbortext.
• Edit written material and assist in layout processes by suggesting appropriate visual aids.
• Review, edit, or re-write material prepared by other writers.
• Publish created content such as Parts Manuals and Owner's Manuals using Adobe In-Design and PTC Arbortext Publishing Engine.

Requirements

• Technical Degree with emphasis in Graphics Design.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in technical writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Demonstrated exceptional writing abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of graphic and design techniques.
• Experience creating and manipulating parts diagrams and parts lists.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams of creative and technical experts.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines across multiple research projects.
• Mechanically inclined with a strong technical aptitude.
• Desire and ability to innovate and improve upon current processes.
• Well organized, detail oriented, results driven.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Technical Publication authoring and editing.
• Experience in Engineering using CAD Modeling software.
• Proficiency in PTC Software Suite (Windchill, Creo Illustrate, Arbortext Styler, Arbortext Editor, Arbortext Publisher).
• Proficiency using Adobe Software Suite (Photoshop, In-Design).
• Experience editing XML-based style sheets.

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement