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ECHO Incorporated · 16 hours ago

Technical Writer - Data Migration Specialist

Lake Zurich, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance outdoor power equipment. They are seeking an experienced Data Migration Specialist to join their Technical Publications team, focusing on the development and modernization of product documentation while engaging in DITA migration initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Consumer GoodsEnergy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Technical Publications teams and SMEs across Japan, Europe, and South America

Research and validate technical information using SMEs, AS400, VBOM, engineering drawings, bills of material, and historical documentation

Develop operator’s manuals, quick start guides, bulletins, instruction sheets, and supplemental materials according to the publication schedule

Produce high-quality, standards-compliant content with clear, audience-appropriate language

Partner with internal teams to understand product specifications and documentation requirements

Analyze existing and future content to identify reuse and single-sourcing opportunities

Create accurate illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and SolidWorks Composer

Maintain consistent naming conventions, revision control, and file management practices

Ensure adherence to ECHO style guides and documentation standards

Coordinate translation needs and implement strategies to reduce translation costs

Execute DITA migration strategies, including content assessment, cleanup, conversion, and validation

Work closely with SMEs and cross-functional teams to prepare content for migration

Train and support technical writers and team members on DITA authoring, best practices, and content reuse

Perform quality assurance on migrated content to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DITA standards

Document migration processes to support future migrations and continuous improvement

Cross-train with other technical writers to share and expand authoring and illustration skills

Assist internal departments with writing, language development, and communication needs as required

Qualification

Data migrationXML/DITA authoring toolsContent management systemTechnical writingResearch skillsIllustration skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

5+ years of experience in data migration or structured content environments

Experience with XML/DITA authoring tools (e.g., oXygen, Arbortext)

Experience working within a content management system (CMS), including file workflows and version control

Strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Familiarity with 2-stroke engines

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

Benefits

11 paid holidays

Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Yearly bonus potential

5% 401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Company

ECHO Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated is a consumer goods company offering gas-powered chainsaws and trimmers.

Founded in 1972

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

501-1000 employees

http://echo-usa.com

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