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UL Standards & Engagement · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Writer

Triangle Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $102K/yr

5+ years exp

UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) is dedicated to advancing safety science and creating a sustainable world. The Senior Technical Writer will develop, maintain, and publish safety standards, ensuring clarity and compliance in technical documentation across various industries.

CommunitiesInformation ServicesPublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage end to end documentation projects, drive content development lifecycle from initial draft through proposal. Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to produce clear, accurate content that reflects identified technical specifications

Author, edit, and refine standards documents, technical reports and related publications ensuring adherence to format and style guidelines. Translate complex technical information into user-friendly content that meets the needs of diverse audiences

Gain deep understanding of products and services, efficiently collating and interpreting complex information. Identify and gather relevant data from products, standards, test methods and related documents to prepare accurate and comprehensive technical reports

Prepare and select illustrative materials, including drawings, diagrams and schematics to effectively present and communicate complex technical information in publications

Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities

Support and facilitate internal and external meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and other deliverables

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, actively engage external stakeholders, and represent the organization through presentations, trade show and conference attendance, technical committees, and panel discussions

Maintain version control and track changes for ongoing revisions of standards and technical publications. Format and prepare final documents for publication in digital and print format, ensure technical accuracy and conduct quality assurance before publication

Ensure alignment with international standards development guidelines, including ISO, ANSI, IEC, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial workflows, templates, and document management processes. Identify opportunities to enhance document usability, readability, and accessibility for diverse audiences

Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety

Perform other duties as directed

Qualification

Standards developmentTechnical writingProject managementXMLContent management systemsTechnical terminologyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipStrategic thinkingFacilitation skills

Required

Advanced proficiency in technical writing, document structuring and editing techniques, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and technical terminology ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance across all content

Familiarity with structured authoring, XML, content management systems, and digital publishing tools

Strong project management skills with experience developing comprehensive project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project resources to deliver successful outcomes

Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead project teams and effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups

Advanced problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues with expertise in developing and implementing contingency plans

Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact

Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 5 years related work experience

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Certification in technical writing strongly preferred

Experience in standards development, accreditation or regulation strongly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay

An additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment

Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

Company

UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement translates scientific discoveries into standards and policies for public safety.

Founded in 1894

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

https://ulse.org

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