Badger Meter

Senior Technical Documentation Specialist

Badger Meter • $80K — $95K *
Milwaukee, WI 53215In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or related field required
  • 5+ years of related experience writing preferred
  • Intermediate proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel and Illustrator or Photoshop required
  • Advanced experience in writing technical documentation preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers, engineers, and product managers to enhance product usability
  • Research, write, and simplify complex technical information
  • Engage with subject matter experts to gather product and documentation insights
  • Organize information logically for effective presentation
  • Adhere to department standards, templates, and style guidelines
  • Analyze content for reuse and single-sourcing potential

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus
  • Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  • Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement savings with generous employer contributions
  • Employer Paid benefits including EAP and Life Insurance
  • Educational Assistance with Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Full Job Description
What You Will Contribute:

The Senior Technical Documentation Specialist is responsible for producing quality, accurate and effective documentation that benefits our customers and contributes to the overall success of Badger Meter products.

Job Duties:
  • Work collaboratively with developers, engineers and product managers to understand our products and make our products easier to use.
  • Research, write, and communicate complex and technical information in a way that can be easily understood.
  • Work with project team members (subject matter experts) to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
  • Organize information for presentation in a way that makes sense for the topic.
  • Follow department standards, templates and style guide.
  • Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.


Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or related field required
  • 5+ years of related experience writing preferred


Qualifications:
  • Intermediate proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel and Illustrator or Photoshop required
  • Advanced experience in writing technical documentation preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.


Competencies:
  • Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  • Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
  • Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.


Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus
  • Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  • Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  • Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  • Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  • Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options


About Badger Meter

Badger Meter is a leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Measuring water, oil, chemicals and other fluids, Badger Meter products are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Badger Meter
Size
1,837 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$49.3 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$425.5 million
NASDAQ
BMI
* Ladders Estimates

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