Technical Writer

About the role

Your goal is to develop, write and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related technical/administrative publications concerned with work methods, procedures, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. A core component of this role will be creating precise technical vector illustrations and diagrams to visually support written documentation.

Responsibilities

• Writing technical copy for various technical reports, brochures and manuals for company products, operations and maintenance systems with minimal supervision
• Gathering technical information by reading drawings, design reports, test specifications and other technical documents to gain a fundamental understanding of systems or product operations
• Preparing written text and coordinates layout and manual organization
• Creating high-quality technical illustrations, schematics, and vector diagrams (e.g., exploded view drawings, wire diagrams) to enhance comprehension of written material
• Facilitating translation process (as required), including invoicing paperwork
• Researching available engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications
• Analyzing available technical literature; writing descriptive copy and verifying documentation with related departments
• Preparing copy for review by supervisor and makes necessary revisions
• Revising existing manuals to conform to engineering changes and other approved corrective input
• Cooking transmission of released material to printing vendors; approving printer proof
• Maintaining familiarity with all company products and technical operations
• Interacting with engineers and other personnel for information; may collaborate with other personnel to enhance appearance of graphic manual elements

Requirements

• High Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience in technical writing/illustration or related field
• Demonstrated experience in technical illustration, portfolio showcasing vector diagrams, schematic, or exploded view drawings strongly preferred
• DITA-XML experience strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector graphic software) strongly preferred
• Simplified Technical English or other structure language experience preferred
• Understanding of technical concepts, terms and procedures
• Familiarity with product documentation standards and specifications
• Extensive knowledge of XML and publishing documentation for print and web
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to deal with a varied workforce and changing conditions
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Qualifications

• Adaptable and able to pivot between projects as needed
• Able to collaborate cross functionally
• Technical mindset