Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting, striping, texturing, protective coating, fire proofing, spray foam and general contractors and includes all types of airless sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, spray foam rigs and other proportioning solutions. (http://bit.ly/1zMGRDu). Job Purpose Design, develop and write technical materials for Graco products, such as equipment manuals, product support materials, and operating & maintenance instructions in accordance with company engineering standards. This documentation will be used in the sale, operation, training and repair of products. Essential Duties Initiate and produce clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for new and existing products, according to set company standards Partner with engineering, safety, and marketing teams to plan and deliver product documentation on-time and on-budget Review and revise published materials to address product updates and evolving content requirements Collaborate with project engineers to proactively address safety hazards and user confusion in operation and repair procedures Manage the translation process for technical product information Review and edit material prepared by subject matter experts, technical writers, and/or technical illustrators Advocate for customers and end users during product and documentation development Participate in professional development and training opportunities to build expertise in Graco products and tools Create and update internal wiki articles, documentation standards, and best practices Maintain and share knowledge of industry best practices and tools Attend regular writer meetings and actively participate in technical publications process improvement committees Position Requirements Required Skills BA/BS or MA/MS in technical writing and communication, instructional design, English, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in creating technical documentation, or transferrable writing experience Excellent written and verbal English skills Strong prioritization and time management skills Confident meeting tight deadlines while managing multiple projects Experience with Adobe Framemaker (unstructured) Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to travel to other offices periodically Preferred Skills Competency in creating content in DITA/XML using Syncro Soft Oxygen, PTC Arbortext, or similar authoring tools Familiarity with managing content in a CCMS (component content management system) Practiced in working and collaborating within a distributed team Skilled in translation management practices and writing for translation #LI-KE1 Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.