A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

In addition to technical writing duties, this position will work closely with the Technical Communications Manager to develop the documents needed for various teams’ products.  You will manage each documentation project, working with our Product teams (Trek Road and City/Hybrid), Marketing, Customer Care, Service, and Project Management teams to develop best-in-class documentation from concept to delivery.

Position Description:

We are seeking a talented Technical Writer/Illustrator to join our team.  

Talent, communication, and organization are the key elements to this role.

Work with our Product teams to design, create, and revise various types of engineering and technical documents (manuals, bulletins, instructions)Create illustrations from assembly drawingsManage your TechComm projects for document projectBe proactive in the editing and proofing of technical documentsSpeak up with new ideas or new methods for document creation/managementWork with Web Production to maintain Trek’s website library of documentsSpeak to our audience in an informed, knowledgeable, and conversational tone

You will also work with our Legal/Compliance Team on an on-going basis to ensure our documents cover Trek’s legal requirements.

Degree in Engineering or in English with Technical Communications emphasisProficient in Adobe suite of apps: InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShopEarly adopter of leading-edge communication and web technologyAbility to work with others in a collaborative environmentBicycle knowledge and industry experience a plus – but not requiredA working awareness of liability and copyright issuesThe ability to maintain confidentiality and standard Trek practices

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

For more information, please click on the following links:
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish