Description
FrameMaker, Technical Author, RoboHelp, software documentation, hardware documentation, French, Paris
The Job
Our client, a global company in medical imaging, with R&D and support centres located worldwide, is looking for a qualified contract English technical writer for its products in the Paris region. The initial contract will be until the end of 2016.
As a member of the Technical Documentation team, your tasks will include:
- Communicating with the software team to analyse needs and plan documentation
- Identifying end-user needs for products to be documented
- Creating/updating user guides in FrameMaker
- Creating/updating online help in Robohelp
Your audience will be technical product users and similar technically qualified readers. All material must be written with a view to localization.
Your Experience
We require at least five years experience in producing software or hardware documentation. French is a requirement for the hardware position, but not for the software role.
In addition, we are looking for someone who:
- Is English fluent
- Has outstanding communication and writing skills
- 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 a young, international team
- Internal training
- Paris at your doorstep!
Rate
320 Euro/day
To apply
If interested, please send your CV and an introductory note to CJ Walker at (see below), quoting job reference 05210