Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technical Writer? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Job Summary: The Technical Writer will work alongside various production leaders, manufacturing engineers, and other users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. The individual will research and translate technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users while documenting engineering processes and specifications. The Writer will develop professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Essential Duties:
Must be able to write Standard Work and update related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation, and cropping
Develop studies, and create Yamazumi Charts
Proven ability to exceed goal of 16 SOPs or 4 MPIs a month without assistance
Must meet the standard goal of four (4) standard work documents a month
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects)
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Excellent listening and observation skills
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: A.A. Degree or 2 years of experience Essential Qualifications: Strong computer skills a must Experience with MS Word, video and still imagery, and image editing software Experience with manufacturing documentation or quality projects Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: Superior communication and interpersonal skills Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred
Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 25% Walk: 25% Stand: 25% Lift: 25% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous