Technical Writer

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technical Writer? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Technical Writer

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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

Job Summary:

The Technical Writer will work alongside various production leaders, manufacturing engineers, and other users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. The individual will research and translate technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users while documenting engineering processes and specifications. The Writer will develop professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Essential Duties:

• Must be able to write Standard Work and update related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation, and cropping
• Develop studies, and create Yamazumi Charts
• Proven ability to exceed goal of 16 SOPs or 4 MPIs a month without assistance
• Must meet the standard goal of four (4) standard work documents a month
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects)
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Excellent listening and observation skills
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: A.A. Degree or 2 years of experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills a must
• Experience with MS Word, video and still imagery, and image editing software
• Experience with manufacturing documentation or quality projects
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred

Physical Demands:

Physical

Activities:

(Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 25%
• Walk: 25%
• Stand: 25%
• Lift: 25%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is:
Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Continuous
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Continuous
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Continuous
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.):
  Continuous

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health…