Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is hiring: Editor in Pullman

Overview

The Quality Department at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking an editor who provides excellent customer service, demonstrates high attention to detail, and is willing to take ownership of different types of written communication for our customers. On our Pullman campus, this editor will support all customer communications from the Quality department, including letters to our customers, reliability reports, and service bulletins. They will work with other teams who are focused on problem solving, maintaining ISO-9001 compliance, and analyzing data. Candidates who follow and promote our SEL Values are highly sought after for this position. Apply today if you are qualified and ready to join this great team!

Responsibilities

• Proofreading, editing, and formatting presentations, documents, manuals, guides, and other published materials
• Developing and maintaining a high level of skill in editing, proofreading, and producing technical documentation
• Collaborating with authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders to edit deliverables, plan projects, and meet deadlines
• Following established work instructions, guidelines, and procedures

What you might have

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in editing, proofreading, or producing technical documentation, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Strong skills in proofreading, writing, grammar, and communication
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office software
• Superior organizational skills and a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
• The ability to collaborate effectively to produce high-quality, technically accurate material
• The ability to learn and communicate technical or scientific information

Preferred Qualifications

• A B.S./B.A. in English or technical communication or a related area
• Experience with desktop publishing software (e.g., FrameMaker)
• Experience with technical drawing software (e.g., MS Visio or Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Gregg Reference Manual
• Experience editing complex technical documentation

Location

Pullman, WA — This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

We anticipate filling this position as an Editor, $25.70–$34.28 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience, and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.