Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite four days per week Kohler WI

Opportunity

Supports the development reviewand execution of technical communication deliverables for kitchen and bathproducts including publications labels and packaging and animations. Worksunder the guidance of experienced Technical Communications team members togather information draft content follow established standards and completeassigned documentation tasks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with planning scheduling organizing and tracking assigned Technical Communications deliverables; communicates status risks and questions to project leads and team members.
• Participates as a Technical Communications contributor on product development teams for assigned projects with guidance from senior team members or project leads.
• Learns regional and business requirements and assists in defining scope timing and execution needs for Technical Communication deliverables.
• Drafts updates and supports quality reviews of technical product literature as assigned including product information installation use and/or servicing content.
• Reviews technical content and usability of publications with guidance; applies established Technical Communications requirements standards and processes.
• Contributes ideas for improving Technical Communications processes and participates in team initiatives as assigned.
• Builds technical communication knowledge through internal training feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelors degree in English Technical Communications or other related discipline.
• Coursework internship co-op portfolio or up to 2 years of experience in technical writing product documentation instructional content or a related communication field.
• Computer aptitude and demonstrated writing proficiency. Typing skills are essential for productivity.
• Demonstrated visualization skills the ability to translate between two- and three-dimensional data views.
• Basic familiarity with structured or tagged language authoring concepts such as HTML or XML or willingness to learn.
• Basic proficiency with databases spreadsheets and standard office productivity tools.
• Self-motivated organized and able to manage assigned tasks while learning to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and ask effective questions to clarify assignments and requirements.

Preferred:

• Exposure to plumbing product installation design manufacturing documentation or a related technical field through coursework internship co-op previous employment or hands-on experience.
• Exposure to structured or tagged language authoring.
• Exposure to XML/DITA concepts.
• Exposure to content management systems or reusable content concepts.
• Mechanical aptitude curiosity and ability to learn how to read technical drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD or Pro/E Creo Adobe Illustrator or Arbortext IsoDraw.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $58000 - $87000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work location.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.