Technical Writer I

Olympus Controls (www.olympus-controls.com) is a fast-paced Automation Company that has an opportunity for a Technical Writer I to join our growing company. We offer a dynamic environment with competitive salary and health benefits for the right type of highly motivated individuals.

We are looking for a Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist I to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. You will join a team who works collaboratively with engineering, quality, product managers, and usability experts to make our products user-friendly.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Independently gather information from engineering and production personnel to design, organize, and generate clear technical work instructions for electromechanical device assembly.
• Partner closely with manufacturing team members on the floor to fully understand the physical build process.
• Capture clear, high-quality photographs of critical assembly details to integrate into documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to compile data, authoring comprehensive operator’s manuals, detailed user guides, and technical manuals for end-users of automation work cells.
• Support the development, optimization, and standardization of documentation templates.
• Research and interpret regulatory documentation to build robust technical files demonstrating how products comply with relevant regulations.
• Compile, organize, and collate data packages to support formal CE marking submission documentation.
• Investigate international standards to determine their applicability to products and ensure alignment.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other cross-functional process documentation.
• Review, revise, and update existing documentation to incorporate redlines, engineering changes, and current standards.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and quality processes to
translate complex technical data into simple, user-friendly content.
• Evaluate legacy content and collaborate with senior team members to develop innovative approaches for documentation improvement.
• Maintain a strict adherence to version control, revision control, and configuration management protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Some hands-on experience in a technical field highly preferred; preferably in manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand complex topics.
• Previous experience generating written material and/or procedural materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and MS Teams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or equivalent photo editing software preferred.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.