Hagerstown, MD, 21741, USA
1 day ago
Technical Writer Sr.
**About JLG, an Oshkosh company** **JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.** **JOB SUMMARY:** The Technical Writer Sr. role is responsible for developing, writing, and editing content for Operation and Service Manuals, Kit Instructions, and related technical publications in print or electronic media. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. + Analyze new products, design changes, and attend product design meetings to determine impact on manuals + Estimate and schedule development time requirements for projects + Coordinate meetings and activities as needed with engineering, service, marketing, and outside suppliers to gather, refine, and validate information to support assigned tasks and responsibilities + Develop, write, and revise operation manual, service manual, kit instruction, and bulletin content using publishing and illustrating software, which adhere to documentation guidelines and templates + Understand bill of material concept + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and other related engineering design and manufacturing documentation as required. + Upload manuals into Windchill and create Change Notices to release documentation to Online Express for JLG.com + Review applicable Change Notices (CNs) and determine actions needed + Prepare work for sub-contractors, ensure work is kept to schedule, style, and quality + Coordinate proofing of final copy prior to release + Assist and/or train subordinate technical writers as needed + Oversee others on assigned projects as required + Provide assistance to internal and external customers in the use of operator and service manuals + Develop instructions for accessory and service kits **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree with 4 years' experience, OR 10 years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Self-starter, flexible, and highly organized with strong analytical skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to communicate with internal and external customers + Customer service oriented and quality focused + Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere + Ability to organize projects and oversee the activities of others on assignments + Mechanical and spatial aptitude with knowledge of electrical and hydraulic schematics and systems + Prior experience with PTC Windchill, Arbortext, Creo Illustrate, Adobe Framemaker, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and CorelDraw + Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. + Experience with CAD, Illustration, or Graphics artwork **Pay Range:** $72,200.00 - $116,200.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. 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