Technical Writer Intern

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 Process Division (PRO), which has moved to a brand new facility in Dayton, MN in the fall of 2022! In this division, process equipment (http://bit.ly/1r73dM4) and sanitary systems (http://bit.ly/WfrSTc) are used in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and oil and gas industries.

Job Purpose

The Technical Writer Intern will design, develop, and revise technical materials for Graco products in accordance with corporate, engineering, and legal standards. Materials may include equipment manuals, product support materials, and internal help documents. This documentation may be used in the sale, operation, training, and repair of products.

The Graco Summer Intern Program is designed for students who seek a culture of innovation, quality, and A+ customer service. As a Graco intern, you will have the opportunity to grow knowledge of the industry, develop solutions to real business challenges, and make important connections for the future. During the internship, you will work on projects that align with the needs of the business that allow you to have a hand in key company initiatives. Throughout the summer, you will be invited to attend educational and social events and will complete a final presentation on your internship experience.

Essential Duties

• Write and update product instruction manuals and related documents.

• Complete Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) affecting technical publication documents.

• Assist with the implementation of a component content management system (CCMS), migration of content into the CCMS, and DITA writing practices.

• Understand how the technical publications function supports Graco engineering, legal and safety, training, and customers.

• Follow set standards regarding format, content, order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

• Work closely with engineers, designers, legal representatives, safety experts, and fellow technical writers and illustrators to develop clear, accurate documents.

• Maintain records of work performed.

• Support the Technical Publications team through various other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Pursuing a college degree or equivalent experience with a background in Technical Writing & Communication or a related field with an emphasis on written communication

• 0 to 2 years of experience in technical writing

• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written work, as evidenced with writing samples

• Knowledge and experience with DITA XML structured authoring, graphic design software, and/or 3D CAD tools helpful but not required

• Strong technical aptitude

• Excellent written communication skills

• Good organizational, research, and analytical skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once

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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.

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