Associate Technical Writer
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Title: Associate Technical Writer
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Position Summary:
The Associate Technical Writer is responsible for assisting in research development and distribution of technical documentation solutions for various systems in accordance with customer and company requirements and administration of global technical content for Rolls Royce Solutions America (MTU Onsite Energys) internal and external online presence. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally both independent and collaborative in nature. This position additionally works closely with regional and global cross-functional teams to maintain site standards for new development and ensures existing development remains compliant. This position is expected to establish a good cohesive global online presence representing the voice of the organization.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assists in research interprets and prepares technical documentation of varying complexity for various audiences.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure documentation clarity and accuracy.
- Interfaces with stakeholders in Engineering Service Sales Purchasing IT and suppliers to secure accurate documentation content and copyright permission.
- Interviews production and engineering personnel and reviews associated materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods for technical documentation purposes.
- Assists in collecting and interpreting technical data or information and coordinates publication.
- Creates edits and maintains technical documentation. This includes but is not limited to the acquisition of information writing editing formatting translating graphics handling quality assurance publishing versioning documentation delivery and digital distribution coordination efforts.
- Creates maintains and adheres to documentation templates used for multiple purposes.
- Assists with revision control based on defined standards for all documentation.
- Collaborates with others inside and outside of immediate work group to ensure content accuracy relevance and consistency of product service and application-related technical documentation.
- Coordinates the planning scheduling and monitoring of translations required for designated technical documents. This includes but is not limited to ensuring concise and accurate terminology and context managing workflow establishing rules-based editing with global peers and delivery.
- Secures appropriate reviews approvals and consensus from various departments/disciplines within the global organization.
- Backs up other technical writing and production services including but not limited to authoring editing publishing and quality verification.
- Reviews materials prepared by other writers and business personnel and recommends revisions or changes in scope based on accuracy format content standardization and methods of reproduction and publication deliverables.
- Utilizes various software applications to create customized document output to track manage and control document revision status.
- Assists in the administration and support of documentation software.
- Prepares manages formats and converts content for distribution in various delivery forms (print and digital) including but not limited to PDF docs HTML5 or forms software help files knowledgebase tech notes web documents etc.
- Coordinates with external suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborates with direct manager and regional and global peers on best practices for global documentation processes and standards.
- Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
- Assist with conducting content development or document procurement for delivery on external- and internal-facing websites.
- Assist in upholding archival standards for replacing and accessing obsolete content in the repository.
- Assists with developers to solve basic technical issues in displaying content.
- Perform special projects as required.
Basic Requirements:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology Technical Communications Journalism English Business or 4 years of experience in technical writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic command of the English language (written and oral).
- Basic working knowledge of content management system (CMS) principles.
- Basic communication skills (oral written and presentation).
- High attention to detail organization and high-quality standards.
- Basic ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels within the organization including external contacts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite and other authoring and publishing applications.
- International business experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of MTU comparable diesel products power generation and their applications.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical and software system operations and the ability to accurately document production observations assembly test procedure reference material.
- Experience dealing with a translation-oriented environment.
- Basic knowledge of S1000D.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Expression is a plus.
- Possesses basic mechanical electrical and/or power generation industry knowledge or similar related disciplines.
- Hands-on knowledge of structured authoring DITA XML and associated authoring tools such as XMetal Oxygen Arbortext or equivalent.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
At Rolls-Royce we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected supported and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
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Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits including health dental vision disability life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire and employment type.
The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. Through digitalization and electrification we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
We deliver and service comprehensive powerful and reliable systems based on both gas and diesel engines as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
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