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FANUC America Corporation R&D Technical Writer in Rochester Hills, Michigan
At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported. We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America, we invite you to apply today! We are currently searching for a Technical Writer responsible for the coordination and distribution of engineering documents and information supporting FANUC robot products and software. In this role, you will help to qualify and release final software products for nationwide distribution. You will get to work closely with our Research and Development teams to describe and document exciting new and existing products. You will also become skilled all-around in the document validation of FANUC’s major products (robots, system controls, ROBOGUIDE, etc.). Primary responsibilities will include
Organize, productize, release, and distribute product information used by internal and external FANUC customers
Perform editorial review of materials developed by others
Use department-standard tools and procedures to write, revise, validate and produce documents and illustrations
Estimate project scope and develop, maintain, and adhere to project schedules
Pursue innovative ideas in the generation and delivery of product information for FANUC customers and internal users
Ensure compliance to FAC’s Quality system and actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
Communicate project-related status or issues on product information and new products, working with FANUC, Japan, marketing, segment, and sales divisions, as necessary
Dynamic environment requiring ability to adapt to evolving concepts and workload Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education
B.S. or B.A. in Technical Writing, Engineering, Communications, or related fields; or related work experience
Experience with computer publishing systems and related authoring and illustration tools as well as content management systems (Oxygen XML, XDOCS, Adobe Illustrator, SolidEDGE, SolidWorks, etc.)
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify the issue, design, develop, and implement solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness
Demonstrated experience with multi-functional organizational collaboration Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of technical writing experience
Knowledge of FANUC robot products and systems or those of equivalent complexity from other industries or competitors
Experience with industrial Paint process and equipment We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Program
Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Benefit Dollars
Generous Holiday & Vacation Program Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled