Technical Data Writer

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Level 1:

• Hourly base pay: $25.27 (minimum) - $31.59 (midpoint) - $37.91 (maximum)

Level 2:

• Hourly base pay: $30.42 (minimum) - $38.03 (midpoint) - $45.64 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Technical Data Writer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. In this role you will supports business activities by editing useful and informative technical materials; may also create relatively simple technical documents.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create and edit technical documents, such that they are clear and readily understandable by a defined target audience. Perform simple proof-reading of technical documents. May include, but not limited to, technical bulletins, product specification sheets and Assembly and Test documentation. Responsible for ensuring documents are ready for review by the appropriate personnel prior to reaching the end user

• Research the necessary information required to create a relatively simple technical document, by sourcing and reading engineering documentation, interfacing with Woodward engineers and other subject matter experts, consulting with sales, marketing, operations and other members, or by other necessary means. Uses existing templates and files

• Maintain existing technical documents within the appropriate documentation systems and libraries, through use of the approval processes

• Understand and use industry standard documentation structures and formats, as defined by the business segment

• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture, including but not limited to, identifying quality and/or process improvement opportunities within the technical writing function

What We Are Looking For

Level 1:

• US - High School Diploma or equivalent
• US - Associate's degree in a technical field or a 4 year English degree with an emphasis on technical writing - preferred
• Less than 2 years of experience in technical writing

Level 2:

• US - High School Diploma or equivalent
• US - Associate's degree in a technical field or a 4 year English degree with an emphasis on technical writing - preferred
• 2+ years of experience in technical writing

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). - ITAR POSITIONS ONLY

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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