Technical Author

Somerset  ‐ Onsite
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Description

TECHNICAL AUTHOR - CONTRACT

My client is globally recognised for there unique industrial electronic products. They are currently looking for a Technical Author to join them on a long term contract basis, based just outside of Bristol.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The successful Technical Author would need to have experience in the following;

  • 3+ years experience in technical writing within an engineering environment.
  • Adobe FrameMaker experience is essential
  • Experience using illustration tools, ideally XML authoring application
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams

6-12- MONTH PROJECT

You would be earning a competitive a competitive hourly rate, whilst carrying out the following project deliverables;

  • Plan, research, write, and edit documents from conception to delivery to fulfil customer requirements.
  • Convey technical ideas, concepts and procedures in clear, concise and accurate English to ensure understanding by the reader.
  • Create or commission photographs or illustrations to complement the text in documents.
  • Manipulate text and images to create well structured documentation that is easily absorbed by the target user.
  • Use consistent and correct terminology to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.
  • Gather information by studying existing technical content, interviewing subject matter experts and where necessary interacting with the product directly, to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
  • Monitor related information sources and attend appropriate project meetings to determine and communicate requirements, priorities and dependencies, to ensure timely delivery of documentation.
  • Follow requirements to ensure that documentation meets all requirements for compliance with industry and international standards and directives.
  • With the product Technical Authority, scrutinise, proof read and edit as necessary all documentation produced, to ensure complete accuracy of content and presentation prior to distribution.
  • Maintain the accuracy of all technical publication databases/records by amending them as required, to ensure compliance with all required standards

WHAT NEXT

To discuss this further, please hit apply, send your CV to (see below) or call me

GCS Computer Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6-12 months
From
GCS
Published at
11.10.2019
Project ID:
1834097
Contract type
Freelance
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