Senior Technical Documentation Specialist

Badger Meter is a leading global water‑technology company with a 120‑year history of delivering trusted solutions that help customers optimize water delivery, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. The company is dedicated to preserving the world’s most precious resource while fostering an inclusive, purpose‑driven workplace where collaboration, creativity, and career growth thrive.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and product managers to understand products and make them easier to use.
• Research, write, and communicate complex technical information in an easily understood manner.
• Work with subject‑matter experts to obtain an in‑depth understanding of product and documentation requirements.
• Organize information for presentation in a logical, topic‑appropriate format.
• Follow department standards, templates, and style guide.
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single‑sourcing opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of related experience writing technical documentation (preferred).

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in InDesign, Word, Excel, and Illustrator or Photoshop (required).
• Advanced experience in writing technical documentation (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a high‑volume environment.

Competencies

• Work Standards: Set high performance standards, assume responsibility and accountability, and self‑impose excellence.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt, proactive action to achieve and exceed work goals.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and concisely; listen actively to ensure understanding and retention.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions

The role is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Pay

• Competitive base pay.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Eligibility for annual pay increases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings match: 25 cents per dollar contributed up to 7 % of eligible compensation, plus an additional 5 % company contribution to a defined‑contribution account each year.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer‑paid benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), basic group life insurance, short‑term disability, and more.
• Educational assistance – tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, long‑term disability, accident and critical illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.