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About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Technical Illustrator Associate role is responsible for writing and editing content for Parts Manuals and related technical publications in print or electronic media.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

• Analyze new products and design changes to learn and understand technical manual requirements
• Revise and update existing electronic parts list, and related material, using accepted practices with publishing software as required by engineering and supplier documentation.
• Use software to retrieve, orient, explode individual components, and save it into a format to use with illustrating software.
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and other related engineering design and manufacturing documentation as required.
• Gain understanding of bill of material and CN process
• Upload manuals into Windchill. Create Change Notices to release documentation to Online Express (insert segment websites).
• Ensure work is kept to schedule, style, and quality
• Participate in meetings and activities with engineering, service, marketing, and outside suppliers to understand technical publication requirements and foster relationships

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (equivalent to six (6) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Note: Internal candidates may be considered for this role with fewer years of experience if they have demonstrated high performance in their current position for a minimum of one year, subject to approval by the appropriate skip-level manager and Human Resources.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with the following software: PTC Illustrate, PTC IsoDraw, PTC Windchill, PTC Arbortext, PTC SIM, Creo Parametric, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CAD, Illustration, or Graphics artwork.
• Experience effectively communicating with internal and external customers.
• Self-starter, flexible, highly organized

WORKING CONDITIONS
The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.