Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) is seeking a talented writer for a staff-level technical writer position in its R&D organization.

Technical writers at Emerson T&M partner with an engineering team to develop and improve product documentation. As an Emerson T&M technical writer, you write technical documentation, collaborate with content experts to develop/enhance documentation content, and work with product managers and engineers to improve the usability of documentation and products.

The ideal candidate will have proven success in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering. Also important in this role are an ability to evaluate and analyze complex information and a natural desire to help people understand it.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Create and edit product documentation according to company guidelines, including printed materials, electronic help, and other forms of documentation
• Ensure content is accurate, clear, complete, and focused on the customer
• Send documentation through review and implement feedback
• Collaborate with Documentation Project Managers and ensure projects adhere to established project management processes
• Collaborate with content experts to learn about products
• Act as content authority and guide stakeholders toward sound documentation decisions
• Work with project managers and engineers to improve the usability of documentation
• Support a range of documentation business needs, adapting to evolving organizational priorities
• Validate content meets functionality and quality requirements
• Prepare information for publishing
• Troubleshoot help systems as they are integrated into products
• Engage in feedback loops with internal stakeholders and customers to help identify opportunities to improve documentation
• Leverage AI-assisted writing practices to enhance productivity while applying human expertise to ensure content quality and accuracy

Who You Are:

• You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.
• You identify and seize new opportunities.
• You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• 2 or more years of professional technical writing experience
• Bachelors degree or higher in English, Technical Communication, or other major with writing-intensive component and/or science/technology emphasis
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Firm understanding of XML, DITA, and HTML

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience using terminology management and writing assistance tools such as Congree and TermWeb
• Background working with software, hardware, or engineering-focused products
• Experience contributing to usability improvements through documentation

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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