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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG · 1 day ago

Associate Technical Writer

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$59K/yr - $86K/yr

4+ years exp

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is known for its innovation and excellence in power solutions. The Associate Technical Writer will assist in the research, development, and distribution of technical documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Technical WritingContent Management SystemMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteStructured AuthoringDITAXMLS1000DMechanical KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgePower Generation KnowledgeCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

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

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Technology, Technical Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or 4 years of experience in technical writing

Preferred

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