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Senior Technical Writer (Monroe, NC, US, 28112) @ ASSA ABLOY AB

Monroe, NC, US, 28112OnsiteFull-timePosted 17 days ago

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<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt="" width="748" height="128"> </p> <p> </p><div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Join a team that powers precision in motion. As a leading manufacturer of high-quality door closers, we don’t just build hardware—we engineer reliability, safety, and performance into every product. We’re looking for a Technical Writer who can bring our products to life through clear, engaging documentation that supports customers, distributors, and our internal teams. If you thrive on turning complex technical details into simple, user-friendly content and enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.</span></div> <div> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Overview</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team and play a key role in developing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for our hardware products, including door closers and related systems. This role is essential in ensuring customers, distributors, and internal teams can properly install, use, and understand our products.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate combines strong writing expertise with the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible, well-structured content.</span></p> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop, write, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including: </span></li> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="circle"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Installation instructions and templates</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Product manuals and technical guides</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting customer-facing materials</span></li> </ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner closely with engineering, product management, and production teams to gather and validate technical information</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Translate complex product specifications into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for customers and distributors</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain and update documentation to reflect product changes, enhancements, and continuous improvements</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure consistency in formatting, terminology, tone, and branding across all materials</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support document control processes, including versioning, revision tracking, and file organization</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review and edit documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to company standards and quality expectations</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to improving documentation processes, templates, and standards</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Qualifications</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2+ years of technical writing experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or hardware-focused environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to understand and communicate technical product information clearly and accurately</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document management systems</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in SolidWorks, Corel Draw</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Key Skills</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent organization and time management skills</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clear, effective written and verbal communication</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Work Environment</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In-house, office-based role within a hardware manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Regular collaboration with engineering and production teams</span></li> </ul> </div><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p>

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