What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer II position at Daikin Applied?
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a Technical Writer II as a core team member of Daikin Applied Technical Writing and Illustrations Group, this individual will have a primary responsibility to author technical documents for HVAC system controls. Technical content is developed through research and analysis of engineering documents and consultation with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization. This role requires a high level of technical aptitude and the ability to turn technical concepts into clear and concise documentation such as installation, maintenance and operating manuals, product catalogs, and other technical documentation as needed. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN
What you will do:
- Author and maintain a large volume of control operation manuals and other technical documents
- Work with controls engineers to develop detailed descriptions of the unit controls, including installation, interface, operation modes, operation sequence, controller input/outputs, communication, system status, alarms, and troubleshooting
- Assist in proofing and editing technical publications of other writers for conformance to style and format
- Determine illustration needs and recommend content to illustrators
- Must be able to gather and assess technical documentation to create and update user documentation in compliance with engineering technical input, best practices, and department standards
- Ability to translate highly technical concepts into understandable content for the end user
What's in it for you:
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or professional writing or equivalent experience
- 4 to 6 years of Technical writing experience with a heavy emphasis on developing documentation for commercial products, system communications and controls
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 to 8 years of relevant experience
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency with authoring and desktop publishing tools, specifically MS Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
- Analytical - Ability to gather and assess documentation to create and update user documentation in compliance with engineering technical input, best practices, and department standards
- Project Management - Ability to determine project scope, execute and complete multiple projects and deliverables on time
Benefits:
- Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
- Company provided life insurance optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
- Short term and long term disability
- 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees 11 company paid holidays
- Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
- Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 - $100,600 in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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Salary : $66,000 - $100,600
