Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Technical Writer!
As a core team member of Daikin Applied Technical Writing Center of Excellence (COE), this individual will be responsible authoring technical content. Technical content is developed through research and analysis of engineering documents and consultation with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization. This role requires a high level of technical aptitude and the ability to turn technical concepts into clear and concise documentation such as installation, maintenance and operating manuals, product catalogs, and other technical documentation as needed.
Location: Plymouth, MN. Remote applicants considered within the U.S.
What’s in it for you?
Make an impact at the world's largest HVAC company!
We offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental and Vision along with Paid Time Off, a 401K Savings Plan, and much more!
What you will do:
Research technical data and develop procedures through interviews, on-site visits and production observations.
Organize and research available data, write technical manuscripts from the data including procedures and parts lists.
Determine illustration needs and recommend content to illustrators.
Assist in proofing and editing technical publications of other writers for conformance to style and format.
Meet with other writers to determine project assignments and report project status.
Schedule and conduct review meetings for approval of new or revised publications before final version is released.
Assist in the development and revision of style guides that meet the specific needs of Company products.
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Must have:
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or professional writing
At least 5 years of technical writing experience
Proficiency with authoring and desktop publishing tools, specifically MS Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
Experience gathering and assessing technical documentation to create and update user documentation in compliance with engineering technical input, best practices, and department standards.
Experience translating highly technical concepts into understandable content for the end user.
Ability to travel >10%
Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the phone interview.
About Us
Daikin Applied is a member of the global air conditioning company, Daikin Industries. Daikin Applied manufactures technologically advanced commercial HVAC systems that customers from around the world can trust to advance their needs for performance, reliability and energy efficiency. We develop innovations that create the right environments for successful businesses and critical applications. The people at Daikin Applied are committed to using their expertise to advance HVAC technologies and support our customers with efficient and reliable solutions. Daikin Applied products and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices.
Daikin Applied, formerly known as Daikin McQuay, was started in 1924 and has an extensive history of developing new, industry-leading innovations and technology. Our award-winning Rebel® rooftop units, Magnitude® magnetic bearing chillers, Pathfinder® air cooled chillers and Intelligent Equipment® set new standards for efficiency and value for building owners. Also, our extensive water source heat pump and applied technologies, aftermarket service, and parts operations provide support to keep our customers...' operations running smoothly.
Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Fortune 1000 company with 2019 revenues in excess of $23.5 billion USD and more than 67,000 employees worldwide. Daikin was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Thomson Reuters and one of the 100 most sustainable corporations for three years in a row by Corporate Knights, Inc.
