Technical Writing Intern

About Us

OPEX Corporation is more than a manufacturer of machines. We continuously reimagine technology to power the future for our customers.

With an innovative approach, we engineer unique automated solutions that support our customers so they can solve the most pressing business challenges for both today and tomorrow. Our scalable Warehouse, Document, and Mail Automation solutions improve workflow, accelerate change, and drive efficiencies in infrastructure.

We are a family-owned and operated organization with more than 1400 committed employees who innovate, manufacture, install, and service products that are helping transform industry every day. We listen to our customers, respect each other, and work together to help reimagine the future through automated solutions.

At OPEX, we are Next Generation Automation.

Responsibilities

• Create content in MadCap Flare.
• Assist with moving content from Adobe FrameMaker to MadCap Flare.
• Attend engineering meetings to learn about communication with SMEs.
• Create documentation about internal processes that can be retained for use in portfolios.

Requirements and Qualifications

• You should be at least in your final year of undergraduate studies and enjoy working on cutting-edge products like robots!
• This position is based in Plano, TX. There is not an option for remote work or relocation.
• Portfolio with at least three writing samples showing your experience and expertise. We encourage subject matter that shows what you are passionate about.
• Enrollment in a degree program at an accredited university, technical writing preferred.
• Familiarity with topic-based writing style, structured authoring, and single-sourcing.
• Ability to research writing standards and practices.
• Familiarity with Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or similar tools.
• Self-motivated, able to work and contribute in a team environment and independently.
• Willing and able to learn new technology and software and eager to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of the team.
• Attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Physical/Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing settings, OPEX Corporation facility in Plano, TX.

We Offer Experience:

• Using MadCap Flare.
• Writing documentation aimed at mechanical and software technicians.
• Working with multiple different writers with up to 30+ years of experience.
• Learning to create and adjust internal documentation processes.
• Obtaining feedback from training classes.
• Learning about the Warehouse Automation industry and our machines.

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
• Paid holidays and PTO allowance
• 401k with matching and profit sharing
• Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• On-site fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement available