Description
Contract technical writer author in hardware for medical imaging. Framemaker. User guides, installation guides, service guides. French.
The Job
Our client, a global company in medical imaging, is looking for a contract English technical author in its Hardware group in the Paris region. The first contract will be til end of 2106, and then renewable in rolling contracts afterwards.
As a member of the Technical Documentation team, your tasks will include:
- Communicating with the hardware and software team in Paris to analyse needs and plan documentation
- Identifying end-user needs for products to be documented
- Developing and writing user guides in FrameMaker 9
- Updating installation and service guides in FrameMaker 9
Your audience will be technical product users and similar technically qualified readers. All material must be written with a view to localisation.
Your Experience
- You must live in Paris during this contract - only occasional teleworking permitted by the client.
- We require at least five years experience in producing hardware documentation.
In addition, we are looking for someone who:
- Has outstanding communication and writing skills in English
- Speaks French well enough to follow developers' explanations
- Is comfortable working with and writing about mechanics and electronics with the Hardware Team
- Can work as a member of a global and international team
- Is independent and autonomous
- Can work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and keep to tight deadlines
- Is able to take strong initiative
- Is highly organised
- Has strong interpersonal and planning skills
- Is able to work both in a team and independently
- Can learn new tools and skills as required
Also desired
Experience in the imaging industry would be a definite plus.
What we offer
- An informal, dynamic, and creative environment
- The opportunity to work with an international team
- Internal training
- Paris at your doorstep!
Rate
350 Euro/day
To apply
If interested, please send your CV and an introductory note to CJ Walker at (see below), quoting job reference FHSAS-05209