Technical Writer Co-op

At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture, and business.

Come join our team and help us build a portfolio of residential energy products including solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, smart electrical panels, connected outlets and smart lighting solutions (www.schneiderhome.com)! Let's create an eco-system together that makes our homes fully electric, way more intelligent, gives users greater control of their energy usage, and instead of contributing to climate change - helps fix it!

We are hiring a Technical Writer Co-op to support Hardware User Manual Development within the Schneider Electric Prosumer North America Hub in Richmond, BC, Canada. Must be available for 8 months minimum.

• Support design and development of user manuals, quick start guides, application notes, and online help materials for our residential energy products;
• Use Madcap Flare to write, edit, and publish high-quality documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency in the content;
• Enhance documentation through creation of line drawings created in Adobe Illustrator;
• Collaborate directly with engineers and stakeholders throughout the design process;
• Estimate personal timelines to support effective project scheduling;
• Explore creative solutions, adopt emerging technologies, and implement best practices to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.

• Working towards an undergraduate degree or diploma in English or Technical Communications.
• Proficient in English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of delivering clear and concise documentation.
• Familiar with technical writing and illustration tools.
• Ability to follow standards, style, and brand guides.
• Passion for learning about complex technical concepts and translating them into user-friendly documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and other technical writers.

• Flexibility: With our Global Flexibility at Work policy, and our hybrid work model, we empower our employees to work flexibly, managing their unique life and work in the way that works best for them. We embrace agile, flexible, and smart ways of working for our people - to support higher performance, greater inclusion and well-being, and stronger resiliency. Working part-time or from the comfort of your home are just a few of the opportunities available when you most need them.
• Career Development: We provide a rich environment for our people to grow and learn every day. Our career development model is built around 3 pillars: Experience, Exposure and Education. In addition to working with your manager to build your unique career path, you can use our digital and borderless career platform - Open Talent Market - to match your skills and ambitions to opportunities across the organization including mentorships, part-time projects, and open positions.
• Inclusive Environment: At Schneider Electric, diversity is an integral part of our history, culture, identity, and success. By embracing difference, we build a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are fully committed to inclusion, and our policies and culture reflect this commitment to our employees.
• Compensation: The base pay compensation for this full-time position is starting at CAD19.5 per hour for candidates who are B.C. residents. Schneider Electric also offers our employees on fixed-term employment holidays and paid time off.