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Technical WriterS&C Electric • Chicago, IL, United States
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

S&C Electric • Chicago, IL, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

  • 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $73,920 - $95,495.40. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Technical Writer!

The Technical Writer is responsible for S&C Electric Company's internal and external communication activities and internal writing style and trademark management. This position works closely with leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the company to develop effective instructional marketing materials for customers. The position requires a team member who is passionate about communications, has superb writing skills, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working on a deadline.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Editing, writing, revising and proofreading product instructional and marketing documentation for accuracy, logic and style conformance.
  • Effectively translating product technical information into clear, step-style messaging for less technical audiences.
  • Ensuring proper S&C trademark use in all S&C content
  • Ensuring all written content complies with S&C's Writing Style Manual (or AP Stylebook, where appropriate)
  • Managing product / sales support documentation request, writing / design, and posting to S&C's Sales Manual
  • Regularly reviewing, identifying improvements and updating S&C's writing and editing process
  • Coaching other S&C team members with their technical and instructional writing
  • Working collaboratively with members of Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and other appropriate parties to resolve issues and develop better process solutions
  • Managing projects from concept to completion with limited supervision
  • Prioritizing and efficiently managing day-to-day work, ongoing jobs, and updating project-management tools
  • Communicating with team members across departments to see problems from a different viewpoint
  • Setting clear expectations with customers to define scope, schedule, and goals for projects
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement and offering solutions encompassing execution of annual projects and goals
  • Drawing on experience and insights of fellow team members to find solutions, and seeking out additional information when relevant, with an ability to value collective insights
  • Committing to continued training to better understand the electrical industry and S&C products
  • What you'll Need To Succeed :

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, Technical Writing or a Technical degree or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience (with some B2B experience)
  • Ability to partner with Team Members from other departments and provide effective coaching on internal communications best practices.
  • Familiarity with the AP style of writing.
  • Able to write, edit and work quickly, be self-starting, and be punctual in preparing materials.
  • Good project management abilities, with superb writing and copyediting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the marketing function and present compelling information and messaging.
  • Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
  • Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Great attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Intermediate knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Photoshop and Workfront knowledge a plus.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience working in a manufacturing company.
  • Experience in technical writing in a field related to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing or engineering technology
  • S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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