Coop - Technical Writer

Job description

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...