Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. is hiring: Technical Writer in Mckinney

Position Purpose : Prepare journal articles, how-to guides, instruction manuals, and other supporting documents to communicate technical information. Also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through W&C and Hendrickson communications channels.Essential Functions :

• Design, develop, and edit new and existing content as needed to complete full range of product materials required for all publishing initiatives including technical publications, aftermarket sales / promotional material, internal and external web publishing.
• Create and update W&C technical literature to provide complete instructions for product assembly, service and maintenance.
• Meet with production and engineering personnel, read journals, reports, and other materials to become familiar with product technologies, production methods, and installation of suspension assemblies.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, work instructions, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, production and assembly sequence and detail.
• Use existing or create new photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts or solid model renderings to illustrate material
• Track and report progress of literature development.
• Pursue development and distribution of technical product information by using the latest computer technology and alternative media resources.
• Develop product ordering guides as well as materials for product training of customer service and field personnel.
• Assist with writing scripts for product training videosEducation and Training
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field.
• Adobe Create Suite experience required (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Ability to read and write French and Spanish is a plus.This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.W&C 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 status as a protected veteran.Minimum Qualifications
• At least 1-year experience as a technical writer and / or service writer.
• Desktop publishing skills including Adobe Creative Suite, literacy with AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs.
• Knowledge of commercial printing technology - the ability to work directly with outside commercial printers and supervise the translation from digital pre-press and plates for printing presses.
• Must be willing and able to travel 5-10% via car, plane, etc. Physical Demands
• Physical Requirements (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks)
• Occasional travel, 5-10% via car, plane, etc.Environmental Conditions
• Constant exposure to office designated area.
• Exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold while in the plant.Behavioral TraitsAbility to work independentlyAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.W&C 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 status as a protected veteran.