Coop - Technical Writer

Basic requirements: 1. Junior or later student who is working toward a bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication or Business Communication with technical/technology experience or working toward a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with English/Communication experience. Experience with a technical writing and/or communication, robotics team or other hands-on engineering is a plus. 2. Self-starter with a good work ethic and interested in learning and growing with the company. 3. Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical or operational processes

Activities:

1. Learn from an experienced mentor to understand the engineering design process, with an emphasis on turning complex technical concepts into clear, easy‑to‑use, and searchable documentation. 2. Collaborate with engineers and designers to understand how design decisions are made and how those decisions affect other requirements and systems. 3. Organize, update, and help build a searchable Zendesk knowledge base using existing documentation and resources. 4. Interview subject matter experts, engineers, and product designers to gather accurate technical details and gain a clear understanding of how products work. 5. Use visuals such as diagrams, charts, screenshots, and videos to help users better understand technical information. 6. Write, edit, and maintain clear, accurate, and well‑organized technical documentation.

Benefits:

Flexible work schedule that can work with your school schedule. Successful students are considered for both full and part time opportunities. Real world, resume building experience with a company that has a history of hiring students. Exposure to industrial robotics, a key technology to improve productivity and increase efficiency in manufacturing, distribution and other industries. A healthy co-operative environment that provides exposure to what a "real work" would be like. Our employees work with students every day and invest to help students grow. Applicants should be local to the Dayton, Oh area. "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and individuals with Disabilities."