Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Woodward, Inc.

life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Illinois, Rockford

Aug 13, 2025

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $30.42 (minimum) - $38.03 (midpoint) - $45.64 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

Paid parental leave.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

Member referral bonus

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits, including:

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Technical Writer II, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Supports business activities by editing and creating useful and informative technical materials. Works under supervision.

What You Will Be Doing

Create and edit technical documents through use of advanced tools, such that they are clear and readily understandable by a defined target audience. Perform proof-reading of technical documents. May include, but not limited to, technical bulletins, product manuals, service bulletins, product specification sheets and Assembly and Test documentation. Responsible for ensuring documents are ready for review by the appropriate personnel prior to reaching the end user

Research the necessary information required to create a technical document, by sourcing and reading engineering documentation, interfacing with Woodward engineers and other subject matter experts, consulting with sales, marketing, operations and other members, or by other necessary means. Primarily uses existing templates and style sheets

Maintain and improve the content and layout of the Woodward documentation files

Understand and use industry standard documentation structures and formats, as defined by the business segment

Actively participate and lead in a continuous improvement culture, including but not limited to, identifying quality and/or process improvement opportunities within the technical writing function

Meet basic quality expectations, e.g. ISO or other standard compliances

Distribute documents to internal and external customers as required

Is a mentor for other writers

Maintain and make available to Woodward members the complete log of product specifications, product manuals, service bulletins and other technical materials. Maintain complete and accurate records, archive files, computer backup files for the technical communications

What We Are Looking For

US - High School Diploma - required

US - Associate's Degree

2-5 years Technical writing experience

Windows PC skills, internet skills and MS skills

Technical Illustrations and XML authoring experience preferred

Proficient in standard computer applications and possessing a working knowledge of product/component processing

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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