Technical Writer

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As a Technical Writer your goal is to develop, write and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical/administrative publications concerned with work methods, procedures, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. 

A core component of this role will be creating precise technical vector illustrations and diagrams to visually support written documentation. This role also includes: observing production, development, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid

You will do this by:

• Writing technical copy for various technical reports, brochures and manuals for company products, operations and maintenance systems with minimal supervision
• Gathering technical information by reading drawings, design reports, test specifications and other technical documents to gain a fundamental understanding of systems or product operations; preparing written text and coordinates layout and manual organization
• Creating high-quality technical illustrations, schematics, and vector diagrams (e.g., exploded view drawings, wire diagrams) to enhance comprehension of written material; facilitating translation process (as required), including invoicing paperwork
• Researching available engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications
• Analyzing available technical literature; writing descriptive copy and verifying documentation with related departments
• Preparing copy for review by supervisor and makes necessary revisions; revising existing manuals to conform to engineering changes and other approved corrective input
• Coordinating transmission of released material to printing vendors; approving printer proof
• Maintaining familiarity with all company products and technical operations
• Interacting with engineers and other personnel for information; may collaborate with other personnel to enhance appearance of graphic manual elements

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. 

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• Adaptable and able to pivot between projects as needed
• Able to collaborate cross functionally
• A technical mindset

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience in technical writing/illustration or related field
• Demonstrated experience in technical illustration, portfolio showcasing vector diagrams, schematic, or exploded view drawings strongly preferred 
• DITA-XML experience strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector graphic software) strongly preferred
• Simplified Technical English or other structure language experience preferred
• Understanding of technical concepts, terms and procedures
• Familiarity with product documentation standards and specifications
• Extensive knowledge of XML and publishing documentation for print and web
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to deal with a varied workforce and changing conditions
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.