Hi, Our office in Sunbury in the UK is looking for a technical author. If you are interested, please reply to the contact at the bottom.
Best regards Winfried --- 1. OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB * Preparation of technical documents for safety products and systems, as part of a Research & Development team in a World-leading multinational organisation 2. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Create and update documentation: * Research, write, edit and proof-read complex new product manuals and other technical documents * Creation & maintenance of HTML Help documentation for software systems * Obtain information for inclusion in documents by various means including * Functional Specifications and other source documents * Interviews with hardware and/or software engineers and other internal sources * Hands-on testing of products and systems * Follow and help to establish department guidelines for revising documents and submitting documents for review * Assist in the planning of documentation activities by providing estimates of work, preparing documentation plans, and contributing to project schedules * Work with editorial and publications staff to prepare documents for printing * Preparation of Information Bulletins and Leaflets * Liaise with external translation bureaus to create documentation in other * Liaise with other Technical Authors from other countries to maintain a common platform and writing style * Review documentation prepared by other department members to ensure editorial and/or technical quality * Comply with Company standards & procedures Reports to: Design Services Manager 3. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Knowledge & Experience * Writing and managing technical documentation for electrical, mechanical and software products * Fluent English, additional English writing skills * Experience in electronic documentation and terminology (e.g. installation manuals) * Proficiency in FrameMaker * Proficiency in graphics applications (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Corel Designer, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop * Translation management * 2nd language (German, French, Spanish) would be an advantage * A minimum of 3 years in Research & Development Training & Qualifications * University Degree in Technical Communications or Writing * Degrees in other technical subjects will be considered providing other technical writing courses have been attained Disposition * Interpersonal skills to operate in a small team and with other teams * Good communicator, both verbally and in writing * Highly motivated * Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques * Quick to learn 4. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS * Sitting for prolonged periods of time in offices and meetings. * Use of computer keyboard and attention to PC monitor often for prolonged periods. NOTE : This Job Description describes the general nature of the work to be performed by an employee with this job title and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities that may be assigned. Contact Details: Sandra Thomas Human Resources and Training Manager -TSP E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +44 (0)20 7033 3029 Mobile: +44 (0)770 333 8642 Web: http://www.tycosafetyproducts-europe.com/ Address: Tyco Safety Products 7th Floor Broadgate West 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [email protected]. Send list messages to [email protected]. To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [email protected]. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
