Technical Writer - Home Energy

Technical Writer

We are looking for a candidate who is driven and passionate about Technical Writing, capable of synthesizing and abstracting complex information into clear concise user-friendly deliverables, and who will be able to demonstrate creative skills to work as the architect of the technical publications contents.
As a Technical Writer you will have the responsibility for researching, writing, editing, and maintaining Technical Documentation (operation and maintenance manuals, installation manuals, service and repair manuals, specification sheets, etc.), in compliance with legal obligations and internal or external requirements. This position also involves responsibility for improving documentation workflows and content to promote documentation efficiency, innovation, quality of work, and further supports publication of product documentations.
This hybrid role will work from our Sheboygan, WI location, with 2–3 days per week onsite.
Specific Responsibilities:
Writing, editing, and maintaining Technical Documentation (operation and maintenance manuals, installation manuals, service and repair manuals, specification sheets, etc.) for KOHLER Home Energy, in compliance with legal obligations and internal or external requirements
Participating and contributing to publication activities from estimation, planning and scheduling through to product development
Improving the depth and quality of the publications based on feedback from internal and external customers
Support the digitalization process, increase customer's delight with the use of illustrations, graphics, rendering animations or videos into KOHLER Home Energy publications
Working on DITA standard and structured content strategy to increase content reuse for KOHLER Home Energy technical publications.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical writing, with 3 years or more of industry experience as an effective technical writer
Experience with CCMS software and demonstrated experience of DITA architecture, with content strategy and stylesheet creation
High proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Mastery of project management techniques
Strong communication skills
Strong technical skills and knowledge with a similar product
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The Salary range for this position is $66,300.00-$83,500.00. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.