Technical Writer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Morristown, New Jersey

Job Description:

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $80,640 - $120,960 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? One that continuously creates an inclusive environment where you are empowered to innovate?

Join our team as the Senior Technical Writer. As the Senior Technical Writer, you will be responsible for writing and publishing technical documents and associated content for products and solutions. The writer is responsible for articulating complex technical concepts and tasks through simple descriptions and instructions. You will also help maintain standards and advance the evolution of our content through various initiatives and communities of practice to help customer operators, engineers and developers do their jobs more efficiently.

To succeed in this role, you must be naturally curious and collaborative, and enjoy learning and clearly explaining complex products. You will build effective long-term relationships with team members and SMEs to facilitate information flow and build durable processes for current and future projects. You will deliver consistently with minimal supervision and guidance, as part of a collegial and supportive team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support design and development of user manuals, quick start guides, application notes, and online help materials for our critical power products and solutions.


• Produce high quality, consistent, content that makes technical concepts easily understood by people who design, sell, install, and use electrical systems.


• Enhance documentation through creation of illustrations and graphical content.


• Ability to review and understand industry standards and technical regulations used by the professionals who design, sell, install, and operate systems.


• Collaborate directly with engineers and stakeholders throughout the design process.


• Estimate personal timelines to support effective project scheduling.


• Explore creative solutions, adopt emerging technologies, and implement best practices to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.


• Make recommendations on process improvements to streamline technical publications process.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• A four-year science, engineering, or technical degree, with education in writing, communications, or business management preferred.


• Experience in technical writing and documentation development.


• Proficient in English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of delivering clear and concise documentation.


• Familiar with technical writing and illustration tools (such as PTC ArborText Editor)


• Ability to follow standards, style, and brand guides.


• Passion for learning about complex technical concepts and translating them into user-friendly documentation.


• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and other technical writers.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with diverse communication styles, priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Power industry experience is a strong plus.


• Previous work within an agile development environment is a plus.

Our values define our company. Who we are, our customer approach, how we do business, what it's like to work here, and the kind of people we want to attract and retain. We care for our planet, our customers, our company, our team, and ourselves. We connect to customers and colleagues; we are open and respectful. We challenge others and embrace challenges ourselves. We commit to change by leading the change.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective, and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success - on the job and beyond.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $80,640 - $120,960 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? One that continuously creates an inclusive environment where you are empowered to innovate?

Join our team as the Senior Technical Writer. As the Senior Technical Writer, you will be responsible for writing and publishing technical documents and associated content for products and solutions. The writer is responsible for articulating complex technical concepts and tasks through simple descriptions and instructions. You will also help maintain standards and advance the evolution of our content through various initiatives and communities of practice to help customer operators, engineers and developers do their jobs more efficiently.

To succeed in this role, you must be naturally curious and collaborative, and enjoy learning and clearly explaining complex products. You will build effective long-term relationships with team members and SMEs to facilitate information flow and build durable processes for current and future projects. You will deliver consistently with minimal supervision and guidance, as part of a collegial and supportive team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support design and development of user manuals, quick start guides, application notes, and online help materials for our critical power products and solutions.


• Produce high quality, consistent, content that makes technical concepts easily understood by people who design, sell, install, and use electrical systems.


• Enhance documentation through creation of illustrations and graphical content.


• Ability to review and understand industry standards and technical regulations used by the professionals who design, sell, install, and operate systems.


• Collaborate directly with engineers and stakeholders throughout the design process.


• Estimate personal timelines to support effective project scheduling.


• Explore creative solutions, adopt emerging technologies, and implement best practices to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.


• Make recommendations on process improvements to streamline technical publications process.

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