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STERIS CORPORATION Technical Writer - Documentation in Mentor, Ohio
Job Title: Technical Writer Req ID: 42380 Job Category: Service/Technical Services Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary STERIS is hiring a Technical Writer to join our team in Mentor, OH. As a Technical Writer you are responsible for creating and revising technical documents that support the production and marketing of capital, service and consumable products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching, writing and editing technical documentation, utilizing structured authoring tools as well as desktop publishing and graphics software and hardware. Duties Create and edit technical document content for capital equipment and consumable products including, but not limited to, technical data sheets, uncrating instructions, installation instructions, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, and technical publications for consumable products. Work within the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to create content and effect changes as needed for content. Work with product and service engineers to implement engineering changes which affect technical publications. Manage change requests within the PLM system as needed. Under the direction of a team leader or manager, create, develop and produce new product documentation. Proofread documents for readability, grammatical accuracy, consistency with corporate standards and completeness. Obtain formal approvals for documents as required using proper corporate and group procedures. Coordinate translations of new product documentation as directed by team lead or manager. Responsible for self-direction in scheduling workload and prioritizing tasks. Maintain status of each project or task daily. Perform other duties as assigned by designated personnel. Required Experience Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a technical field with strong secondary emphasis on language skills or equivalent experience required. Degree in Technical Writing highly desirable. 0-3 years' experience in technical writing, communications, or related field. Familiarity with Product Lifetime Managements (PLM) systems desired. Must be able to work independently. Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to take initiative in advancing projects towards completion. Preferred Experience Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to various audiences in clear, concise language. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills necessary. Ability toread and absorb complex details quickly, work effectively against deadline pressures and handle a number of projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational skills required. What STERIS Offers The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter. #LI-MM1 STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly tra