Sr. Technical Writer Job at Teledyne Instruments, Inc., San Diego, CA

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  • Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Sr. Technical Writer

Summary Statement:

Researches, creates, and edits operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines by utilizing skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards/practices for technical documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
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  • Use skills as a seasoned, experienced technical writer with a full understanding of industry standards/practices for technical documentation.
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  • Research, create, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedural documents in accordance with internal guidelines as well as industry standards and best practices.
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  • Conduct interviews with and observe work performed by various users, technical staff, and production staff to gather data for documentation.
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  • Gather photographs and other useful media to enhance and provide visual clarification of documents.
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  • Research and translate technical information into manuals and/or documents for nontechnical and technical users.
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  • May audit processes and specifications.
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  • Produce work product that confirms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
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  • Utilize Microsoft Office products (MS Word, etc.) to prepare documents.
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  • Work on documentation of diverse scope.
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  • Coordinate reviews and approvals of draft documents with subject matter experts prior to finalizing/releasing documents.
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  • Interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
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  • Performs housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required
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  • Performs all other duties requested, directed, or assigned
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Education and Experience:
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  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related discipline and 10-15 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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  • 10 years "hands-on" experience with researching, creating, and editing manufacturing/test procedures, user manuals and other technical documentation.
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  • Extensive manufacturing background with technical products.
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  • ERP knowledge/experience ; experience with IFS preferred
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Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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  • Extensive knowledge of gathering information for and creating technical documentation for manufacturing and testing of technical products.
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  • Excellent information gathering skills.
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  • Extensive knowledge of reading, interpreting, and understanding technical drawings, diagrams, procedures, manuals and instructions.
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  • Exceptional ability in creating technical documentation for non-technical persons.
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  • Ability to analyze and comprehend information and inquiries furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
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  • Exceptional English grammar skills.
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  • Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
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  • Good computer skills, especially MS Word, and ability to comprehend ERP.
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  • Self-starter with ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
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Physical and Mental Demands:
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  • Ability to work in an office environment and a production environment.
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  • Ability to observe and collect data on manufacturing and test processes/methods.
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  • Ability to retain job related information and instructions.
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  • Ability to read and accurately interpret information.
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  • Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers, coworkers and managers.
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  • Ability to exchange accurate information.
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  • Ability to prepare clear and concise technical documents that are easily understood by non-technical persons.
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  • Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.
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Salary Range:
$96,200.00-$128,300.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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