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Daikin Applied is seeking a TEMPORARY Document Control Specialist role.  The Technical Writer – Aftermarket Parts Documentation role translates complex engineering data, configurator logic, and drawings into clear, customer-ready documentation. This position develops and maintains PDF-based replacement parts lists that help field technicians and service teams quickly identify the correct parts to resolve issues. This will be a 6 month temporary assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent full-time role. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN, Hybrid

What you will do: 

• Interpret engineering drawings and configurator logic to create accurate, service-focused documentation
• Develop Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) layouts for parts identification guides and exploded diagrams
• Analyze and organize engineering and BOM data using spreadsheets and logic mapping tools
• Ensure technical accuracy and version control across all published documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and aftermarket teams to align content with current product configurations
• Apply clear, concise technical writing standards to communicate complex assemblies to non-engineering audiences
• Maintain consistency, clarity, and quality across all published aftermarket documentation

What’s in it for you:  

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BA Degree in Business management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other degree with emphasis on project management coursework

• 2-4 years of experience
• 3 years of parts document control experience for manufacturing

• Highly proficient in Excel
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, logical, analytical

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 5 + years of parts document control experience for manufacturing

• HVAC, Engineering, Automotive, Mechanical or similar tech writing experience

Benefits: 

• Temporary employees (internal, External and interns) are NOT eligible for benefits:
  • PTO for vacation
  • PTO for holidays
  • Medical Benefits
• MN temps are eligible for up to 48 hours of Sick and Safe time, but it is prorated based on their start date in the calendar year. Temps in other locations vary by state policy. 
• This will be a 6 month temporary assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent full-time role

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The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $28.61- $45.67. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  

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