Technical Editor (Remote) Job at Randstad USA, Kohler, WI

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  • Randstad USA
  • Kohler, WI

Job Description

Location: Kohler, Wisconsin (Remote)Job Type: ContractCompensation Range: $38 - 43 per hourAre you a detail-oriented communicator with a knack for making complex mechanical concepts easy to understand? We are seeking a Technical Editor to oversee the quality, clarity, and precision of technical documentation for our industry-leading plumbing products.In this role, you will do more than just check grammar; you will serve as a bridge between engineering and the end-user, ensuring that installation instructions, homeowner guides, and digital assets are accurate, safe, and professional.Responsibilities:

Content Excellence: Review and edit technical content for plumbing products, including installation instructions, homeowner guides, servicing manuals, labels, packaging, and animation scripts.

Standards Advocacy: Recommend and support technical communication requirements and style standards across all publications.

Project Management: Lead assignments from conception to completion, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Digital Communications teams.

Quality Control: Edit for content modeling, quality standards, and adherence to style guides (Chicago Manual of Style or Gregg Reference Manual).

Problem Solving: Utilize root cause analysis (STAR method) to identify and resolve documentation or process issues.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or Technical Communications (or 4 years of equivalent industry experience).

Experience: At least 4 years of professional writing and/or editing experience specifically for physical products or software.

Mechanical Aptitude: You must be able to read technical drawings and possess the diagnostic skills necessary to understand how mechanical products are assembled and serviced.

Visualization Skills: A demonstrated ability to translate between 2D and 3D data views.

Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel and the ability to quickly learn complex CMS and authoring tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Technical Tools: Hands-on experience with XML/DITA authoring, content reuse strategies, and Astoria CMS.

Software Suite: Familiarity with Oxygen, Acrolinx, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Windchill, and MS Teams.

Industry Background: Prior experience in product installation, mechanical design, or heavy manufacturing documentation.

JOBID: 012026-121127#LI-CELLA#LI-MM2#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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