Plain Words – Reference 1685

Job reference 1685 - Technical Author

Summary

Our client is a growing company specialising in water disinfection products. Their continuing growth has led to the requirement for a full time Technical Writer to lead the development of first class product user documentation and technical sales collateral.

Location

Berkshire

Overview

This position is responsible for creating new product guides, installation manuals, specification sheets and application notes. The Technical Writer must be able to work from design documents, communicate with technical staff and be hands-on in the use of the product. The product guides and help systems must be appropriate for the intended audience. The text must be grammatically correct and it must conform to all company guidelines.

Requirements

• Understand product Specifications, Design Specifications and other input written by the development team for projects.
• Install, learn and work with the product during the development cycle.
• Write technically accurate, grammatically correct information in the appropriate style for conceptual, referential and procedural material.
• Communicate with other members of the development team throughout the project to resolve reported problems obtain additional information, and ensure timely reviews.
• Provide clear, concise project status reports to management.

Ability to author and edit technical guides and Help systems.

Ability to communicate effectively with member of development and the sales and marketing organisation.

Ability to perform independent research to understand the product.

Ability to set own priorities appropriately and escalate potential issues in a timely manner.

Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Publisher and Adobe InDesign

Details

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Work Experience: Typically 1-3 years in the technical publications area.

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