Technical Writer with Security Clearance

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary
Creates, develops, plans, writes, and edits operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia, or web-based publication. This position conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for non‑technical users and may also document engineering processes and specifications. This position uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures. The position is of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work, general instruction on new projects or assignments.

Responsibilities

Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.

Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and determine subject material to be developed for publications.

Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

Observe production, developmental, and experiential activities to determine operating procedure and detail.

Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision making.

Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods or reproduction and binding.

Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

Analytical – Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem‑solving situations.

Project management – Communicates changes and progress.

Technical skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Customer service – Responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.

Oral communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Written communication – Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work‑related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area.

Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Organizational support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment – Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process.

Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Safety and security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Attendance/punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university in a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write detailed reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills: Basic math skills.

Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer skills: General knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access and Adobe Systems.

Other essential duties: Follow all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other skills and abilities: Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100; working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen; knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP, etc.).

Other qualifications: US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately +/- 10 %.

Legal and Ethical Compliance
#TBE Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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