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Primary Purpose:The Technical Writer III is responsible for creating, developing, writing, editing, and publishing technical documentation for associated products or processes while ensuring that project deadlines are met. Major Responsibilities:Research, write and edit technical documentation such as owner’s manuals, installation manuals, service manuals, and bulletins for all product lines.Develop and publish technical and parts manuals in a timely and accurate manner.Develop deadline-driven documentation that meets style guide requirements and user expectations.Meet with cross-functional team members to gather product information and translate it into accessible, user-friendly documentation.Gather information from other company publications to edit current publications.Work as a key part of corporate New Product Introduction team to ensure all relevant technical publications are available for the product at launch.Participate in design process with engineers and service to create the technical documentation from the customer prospective.Create or change the Style Sheets for technical document types.This position will provide mentorship and training to the technical writer I & II.EducationBachelor’s degree in Technical Communications or related field or equivalent experienceWork Experience5 years of technical writing or related experience3 years of experience working with industrial or similar productsPrevious experience using Abortext StylerKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesStrong attention to detailAbility to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge of XML codingStrong knowledge of Arbortext, Adobe Suite, Framemaker, and related programsStrong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skillsAdvanced mechanical and electrical aptitude