Pentair

Technical Writer

Pentair$61K — $113K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or at least 5 years of relevant documentation experience.
  • Expertise in producing user-friendly documentation with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in reading engineering documents and managing revisions effectively.
  • Strong collaboration skills with subject-matter experts to extract needed information.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, FrameMaker, and CAD programs.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office and website content management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and publish service documentation, including various operational and maintenance manuals.
  • Participate in new product introductions and support development teams.
  • Translate engineering data for non-technical users and technical repair personnel.
  • Create line drawings, diagrams, and visual aids for clearer understanding.
  • Communicate updates on product changes and documentation revisions to internal teams and customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
  • Generous 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Employee stock purchase program to encourage ownership in the company.
  • Disability and life insurance options for financial security.
  • Parental and caregiver leave policies to support work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education opportunities.
  • Wellness programs promoting employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will support the global Product Line by producing high-quality technical documentation appropriate for its intended audience in multiple publication formats contributing to the overall product line success. You will also collaborate with teams, engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to make our products easier and safe to install, operate, and service. And finally, take technical data, drawings, diagrams, and instructions to produce documentation with clear intent and communication.

You will:
  • Service documentation development, maintenance, and publishing of: Bulletins, Instructions, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Parts Manuals
  • NPI and other development team participation and support
  • Interpret engineering data for use by non-technical users and technical maintenance and repair personnel.
  • Create line drawings, diagrams and reference photos as needed to provide quick and easy understanding.
  • Communicate product changes and documentation revisions to our internal teams, customers, and online resources to ensure the latest revisions are always available.


Key Qualifications:
  • Technical Degree and a minimum of 3 years previous experience or will consider a minimum of 5 years previous technical documentation experience, in lieu of education.
  • Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail. Develop documents and graphics that are clear and user friendly. Format and typeset service literature and prepare files for print and website publication.
  • Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts / industry terminology and make them easily understandable in written and visual formats. Excellent communication skills; verbal & written.
  • Ability to read engineering documents, drawings, and bills of material. Monitor engineering change and use information to create/update literature and parts manuals.
  • Excels at working with subject-matter experts to gather information and identify relevant data.
  • Strong computer skills with experience working with the following programs:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • FrameMaker & Legacy Adobe
  • ProE / CAD / 3D programs /Canvas
  • Microsoft Office
  • Website CMS


Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

About Pentair

Pentair plc is a water treatment company incorporated in Ireland with tax residency in UK, with its main U.S. office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pentair was founded in the US, with 65% of company's revenue coming from the US and Canada as of 2020. Pentair operates in two segments: Consumer Solutions and Industrial & Flow Technologies. The Consumer Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells residential and commercial pool equipment and accessories, including pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automatic controls, automatic cleaners, maintenance equipment, and pool accessories. The Industrial & Flow Technologies segment designs, manufactures, and sells a range of fluid treatment products and solutions, including water filtration products, pumps, valves, heat management solutions, and fluid control equipment. Pentair has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about Pentair
Size
11,250 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$358.6 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$3 billion
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