Technical Writer II req

Technical Writer II

Location:

Monterey, NL / Hybrid
Kohler Mexico Technical Center (MTC) Opportunity

Responsible for the project management, scope consultation, and execution of technical communication requirements for kitchen and bath products – media of deliverables include publications, labels and packaging, and animations.

• Organization Relationships:
  • Has continuous contact with Technical Communications and Engineering Services staff.
  • Has frequent contact with New Product and Current Product Development teams.
  • Has frequent contact with Faucets and Fixtures Marketing and Communications.
  • Has occasional contact with Customer Service.
  • Has occasional contact with International Marketing, product development teams from other Kohler businesses, and other Kohler business Technical Publications Departments.
• External Business Relationships:
  • Has occasional contact with external vendors.
  • Has occasional contact with end‑use customers of product support documentation.
  • Has occasional contact with technical writing and illustration software organizations.

Candidate will use Astoria CMS, Oxygen, InDesign, Windchill, SAP, MS Project Online, MS Teams and Office daily. Preference to candidates with this software experience.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, or other technical discipline along with strong technical writing background.
• At least 2 years of technical writing experience for product and/or software.
• Computer aptitude and demonstrated writing proficiency. Typing skills are essential for productivity.
• Demonstrated visualization skills – the ability to translate between two‑ and three‑dimensional data views.
• Familiarity with tagged language authoring (HTML, XML).
• Working proficiency with database use and Excel spreadsheets.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven cross‑functional, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex projects and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• At least 4+ years of technical writing experience for product and/or software.
• At least 2 years of experience in plumbing product installation, design, or documentation preferred, but will substitute similar experience in a related technical/manufacturing field.
• Experience authoring within a tagged language.
• Authoring experience in XML/DITA.
• Experience authoring for reuse in a CMS environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and ability to read drawings.
• Familiar with CAD or Pro/E, Creo, Adobe Illustrator, or Arbortext Iso Draw.
• Experience authoring with Adobe InDesign.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

We empower each associate to #Become More At Kohler  with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

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