JOB - technical author in Sunbury/UK

[Reng, Dr. Winfried]

Hi,

Our office in Sunbury in the UK is looking for
a technical author. If you are interested, please
reply to the contact at the bottom.

Best regards

Winfried

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1.         OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

*           Preparation of technical documents for safety products and
systems, as part of a Research & Development team in a World-leading
multinational organisation

 

2.         MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

*           Create and update documentation: 

*           Research, write, edit and proof-read complex new product
manuals and other technical documents

*           Creation & maintenance of HTML Help documentation for
software systems

*           Obtain information for inclusion in documents by various
means including

*           Functional Specifications and other source documents

*           Interviews with hardware and/or software engineers and other
internal sources

*           Hands-on testing of products and systems

*           Follow and help to establish department guidelines for
revising documents and submitting documents for review

*           Assist in the planning of documentation activities by
providing estimates of work, preparing documentation plans, and
contributing to project schedules

*           Work with editorial and publications staff to prepare
documents for printing

*           Preparation of Information Bulletins and Leaflets

*           Liaise with external translation bureaus to create
documentation in other 

*           Liaise with other Technical Authors from other countries to
maintain a common platform and writing style

*           Review documentation prepared by other department members to
ensure editorial and/or technical quality

*           Comply with Company standards & procedures

 

Reports to:       Design Services Manager

 

3.         PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Knowledge & Experience

*           Writing and managing technical documentation for electrical,
mechanical and software  products

*           Fluent English, additional English writing skills 

*           Experience in electronic documentation and terminology (e.g.
installation manuals)

*           Proficiency in FrameMaker

*           Proficiency in graphics applications (e.g. Adobe
Illustrator, Corel Designer, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop

*           Translation management 

*           2nd language (German, French, Spanish) would be an advantage

*           A minimum of 3 years in Research & Development

 

Training & Qualifications

*           University Degree in Technical Communications or Writing

*           Degrees in other technical subjects will be considered
providing other technical writing courses have been attained

 

Disposition

*           Interpersonal skills to operate in a small team and with
other teams

*           Good communicator, both verbally and in writing

*           Highly motivated

*           Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques

*           Quick to learn

 

4.         WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

*           Sitting for prolonged periods of time in offices and
meetings.

*           Use of computer keyboard and attention to PC monitor often
for prolonged periods.

 

NOTE : This Job Description describes the general nature of the work to
be performed by an employee with this job title and is not intended to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities that may be assigned.
 

Contact Details:

Sandra Thomas
Human Resources and Training Manager -TSP
E-mail: sandthomas at tycoint.com
Tel.: +44 (0)20 7033 3029 
Mobile: +44 (0)770 333 8642
Web: http://www.tycosafetyproducts-europe.com/

Address:
Tyco Safety Products
7th Floor
Broadgate West
9 Appold Street
London EC2A 2AP