Technical Writer/Illustrator
Company Name:
Legrand NA
WattStopper is looking for a highly motivated, self-disciplined Technical Writer/Illustrator to join our Team at our Birmingham, AL location. The Technical Writer/Illustrator will be responsible for writing and illustrating a variety of product documentation materials, including installation instructions, quick start guides and other materials for documentation for a wide range of uses.
About WattStopper
Here at WattStopper you''ll be a member of an entrepreneurial company whose technology makes a positive impact on the world. At WattStopper, we develop, design and manufacture a complete line of energy efficient and intelligent lighting control products for the commercial and industrial markets. Our products range from simple occupancy sensors that turn lights off automatically when you''re no longer in a room, daylighting controls which take advantage of the sun''s light to reduce that required by lighting fixtures, and sophisticated computerized systems, all reducing the need for electricity.
About Legrand
Legrand is a $5.8 billion global company with 30,000 employees world-wide and products sold in 180 countries. As the leading provider of products and systems for electrical installations and information networks wherever people live and work, Legrand delivers an unequaled depth and breadth of innovative solutions for use in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Employing more than 2,000 employees across the United States and Canada, Legrand in North America has a work environment that promotes personal advancement, pride and achievement. Our success is also based on our recognition that diversity - in people, products, innovation and technology - is an important strength. When you join our team, we provide you with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to become the very best at your job, and to continue to advance your career.
Visit us at:
EOE Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Education: Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline or related or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 6-8 years experience in technical writing or related field. Experience with networked products preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of technical writing
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite 5 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), familiarity with SolidWorks, CAD, Revit desirable.
Must be a highly motivated and be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. Must be an effective listener, able to extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information. Must be able to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : _The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems
Use math and mathematical reasoning
Observe and interpret situations
Learn and apply new information or skills
Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work
Physical Demands - General Office Employees
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
Sit, walk and stand
Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
Use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment
Reach with hands and arms
Lift up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Main Job Duties:
1. Works with engineering, product management and marketing team members to understand product functionality and define key operational characteristics to develop corresponding instructional materials
2. Develop technical product illustrations, including installation drawings, wiring diagrams, exploded product views, etc. for use in product documentation, cut sheets, launch manuals, and other identified literature. Responsible for document layout and production.
3. Develop product documentation materials, including installation instructions, quick start guides, cut sheets for the various lighting control products and product families.
4. Assist in the transfer of designs into document control and to production
5. Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Date: 2014-05-07
Country: US
State: AL
City: Birmingham
Postal Code: 35243
Category: MarketingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Legrand NA
WattStopper is looking for a highly motivated, self-disciplined Technical Writer/Illustrator to join our Team at our Birmingham, AL location. The Technical Writer/Illustrator will be responsible for writing and illustrating a variety of product documentation materials, including installation instructions, quick start guides and other materials for documentation for a wide range of uses.
About WattStopper
Here at WattStopper you''ll be a member of an entrepreneurial company whose technology makes a positive impact on the world. At WattStopper, we develop, design and manufacture a complete line of energy efficient and intelligent lighting control products for the commercial and industrial markets. Our products range from simple occupancy sensors that turn lights off automatically when you''re no longer in a room, daylighting controls which take advantage of the sun''s light to reduce that required by lighting fixtures, and sophisticated computerized systems, all reducing the need for electricity.
About Legrand
Legrand is a $5.8 billion global company with 30,000 employees world-wide and products sold in 180 countries. As the leading provider of products and systems for electrical installations and information networks wherever people live and work, Legrand delivers an unequaled depth and breadth of innovative solutions for use in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Employing more than 2,000 employees across the United States and Canada, Legrand in North America has a work environment that promotes personal advancement, pride and achievement. Our success is also based on our recognition that diversity - in people, products, innovation and technology - is an important strength. When you join our team, we provide you with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to become the very best at your job, and to continue to advance your career.
Visit us at:
EOE Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Education: Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline or related or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 6-8 years experience in technical writing or related field. Experience with networked products preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of technical writing
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite 5 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), familiarity with SolidWorks, CAD, Revit desirable.
Must be a highly motivated and be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. Must be an effective listener, able to extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information. Must be able to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : _The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems
Use math and mathematical reasoning
Observe and interpret situations
Learn and apply new information or skills
Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work
Physical Demands - General Office Employees
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
Sit, walk and stand
Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
Use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment
Reach with hands and arms
Lift up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Main Job Duties:
1. Works with engineering, product management and marketing team members to understand product functionality and define key operational characteristics to develop corresponding instructional materials
2. Develop technical product illustrations, including installation drawings, wiring diagrams, exploded product views, etc. for use in product documentation, cut sheets, launch manuals, and other identified literature. Responsible for document layout and production.
3. Develop product documentation materials, including installation instructions, quick start guides, cut sheets for the various lighting control products and product families.
4. Assist in the transfer of designs into document control and to production
5. Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Date: 2014-05-07
Country: US
State: AL
City: Birmingham
Postal Code: 35243
Category: MarketingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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