Technical Writer

**_Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it's marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time_**:
Each bike has a life of its own. They have unique characteristics and function differently, and they require an innovative Technical Writer to tell their story to our riders.

This position is a flexible hybrid working arrangement based out of our one of our global hubs; preferred locations are:

- Cham, Zug, CH
- Arnhem, ND
- Freiburg, DE
- Morgan Hill, California
- Salt Lake City, Utah

**HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Create industry-leading technical documentation (manuals, bulletins, 3D renderings, Service guides, and Schematics) supporting bicycles and other complex products.
- Continuously review/improve our written style guide, keeping the team updated. Review/edit all written technical content for quality & alignment on an ongoing basis.
- Become a product expert through collaboration with Product Development and Engineering teams to inform content creation.
- Work within a team to establish and expand technical content creation workflow and best practices.
- Partner with Legal to incorporate requirements into content and ensure all documents meet or exceed them.
- Scan the environment globally to ensure content is industry-leading in form and function.
- Actively participate in enhancing the execution of new Product Introduction by providing best-in-class documentation that is first-class, accurate, innovative, and adheres to the project timeline.
- Support Specialized Retailer Education & Marketing departments with Technical Education content creation as needed.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN**
- BS degree or equivalent experience/education
- 5+ years in a technical writing position
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Proven ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
- Acute attention to detail in all aspects of responsibilities
- Demonstrated effectiveness working cross-functionally and cross-culturally in a global environment
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite.
- Experience/Proficiency with 3D CAD software is required (Creo preferred)
- Proficiency with a 3D Rendering Suite. (3D Max Preferred)
- Background in web design or creating content for web preferred
- Working knowledge of product development processes and PLM systems
- Proficient with prioritization and multi-tasking. Able to manage several projects concurrently.
- Self-motivated team player
- Strong knowledge of bicycles a plus

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