Technical Writer

Job Title

Technical Writer at Trystar

Base pay range

$80,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr

Job Description

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing electrical power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren't just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We've created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value at scale and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. As a big name and pioneer in electrical power solutions, we're powering possibilities across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction. We're committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions. Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN, is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid. You will find that we're also pushing boundaries across North America at our additional facilities in MI, NH, MN, TN, WI, NC, CO, and Quebec. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow. Trystar's team members are our most important asset, and we are looking for a skilled Technical Writer with a strong background in commercial and industrial electrical systems to develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, product development, and field service teams to ensure that complex technical information is clearly and accurately conveyed to end users, installers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for technology, a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain documentation for commercial and industrial electrical systems including :
• Electrical schematics
• Installation and maintenance manuals
• Product data sheets
• Safety and compliance documentation
• User guides and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, designers, project managers, and field technicians to gather information and validate accuracy.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, wiring layouts, and product specifications for documentation purposes.
• Ensure documents comply with industry standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE) and company formatting / style guidelines.
• Maintain version control and document change history in line with quality and compliance systems.
• Utilize tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, Oxygen XML Editor, Arbortext, MS Word, AutoCAD viewer, Visio, or similar documentation and diagramming tools.
• Organize and maintain a digital library of all technical documents and drawings.
• Support training and marketing teams by providing technical content for presentations or customer-facing materials.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Additional Qualifications

Seniority level

Employment type

Job function

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and additional locations

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