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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · 19 hours ago

Technical Writer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team in Kennesaw, GA. The role involves creating and reviewing a variety of technical documents to ensure they meet corporate standards and are instructive for different audiences, while also adhering to legal guidelines.

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Amy Sprague
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Responsibilities

Write and/or review and edit technical bulletins, product recalls, and other safety, technical, warranty, and service-related documents prior to printing to be sure they are clearly written and free of questionable information. Work with Legal Team and technical staff to ensure accuracy
Edit product labels, specifically Yamalube® oil and chemical products, and confirm that the content meets applicable industry and regulatory standards
Write and/or edit divisional sales and marketing content, including, but not limited to, copy for catalogs, product brochures, manuals, other promotional materials, internal corporate communications, course/training textbooks and materials, and contracts and forms
Develop a strong understanding of Yamaha's legal guidelines, standards, and responsibilities pertaining to product liability, safety, risk management, intellectual property, government relations, compliance, trademarks, etc. Ensure said guidelines are strictly followed and addressed in all content created and/or edited
Write and proofread other documents as needed, with emphasis on creativity, style, grammar, spelling, clarity, and adherence to Yamaha guidelines
Promote a consistent corporate identity by working within and enforcing established Yamaha visual identity guidelines and internal Yamaha Style Guide

Qualification

MS OfficeAdobe AcrobatTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementGrammarSpellingClarityMotorsports KnowledgeCreativity

Required

Proficient in MS Office (specifically Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Very strong written and verbal communication abilities
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment where excellent time management is critical

Preferred

A Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, or related discipline is preferred but not required in lieu of solid, writing-based work experience that can be demonstrated with a strong portfolio of technical writing samples
Familiarity/experience in the motorsports market and technical/mechanical product knowledge a plus

Benefits

401(k) and Profit Sharing
Fertility Benefits
37.5 hour work-week
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellness Program
Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
Long-Term Disability
Student Debt Repayment Benefits
Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Company

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

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H1B Sponsorship

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (14)
2024 (4)
2023 (10)
2022 (8)
2021 (1)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1967-03-08IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Boehman
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Kathryn Freytag
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