Technical Writer - Automotive

Technical Writer - AutomotiveLove cars and have a knack for writing? Join Dorman as a Technical Writer and help bring innovative automotive solutions to market. In this role, you will create installation instructions, technical notes, and automotive content to help technicians and DIYers successfully install our products. You will work directly with engineers, product teams, and marketing, attend product try-ons, capture installation photography, and contribute to automotive editorial content. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who blends mechanical aptitude with strong communication skills and enjoys turning complex technical information into clear, easy-to-follow guidance. This is a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) with the expectation to be onsite three days per week. Candidates must have flexibility to adjust their onsite days based on product try-ons or other business needs.Primary Duties:Write technical product installation instructionsEvaluate and improve the current product instruction creation processCross-functional collaboration with Product Management and Quality teams to troubleshoot product instruction needs including installation and defectsDevelop and evaluate reporting, enhancing the quantity and quality of product instructionsPartner with Marketing and On Site Garage teams for the development and maintenance of instructions via print, web, and video modalitiesCreate and/or modify technical content for ease of customer understandingOther duties as assignedQualifications:Experience with Adobe creative suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and LightroomExperience with Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Word, and Outlook requiredPhysical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.Education / Experience: Associate degree required. Minimum of 5 years in graphic design and editing. A strong automotive background or industry experience is essential.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $68,700.00 to $100,000.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate. As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.