Technical Writer

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Corporation seeks a dedicated Technical Writer for its Life Sciences Systems team in Cambridge, Canada. The successful candidate will develop clear, professional documentation for custom automation systems, collaborating with experts to ensure quality and accuracy. This role is essential in enhancing the clarity of complex technical information, contributing directly to the company's mission of advancing life sciences.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing or support.
• Demonstrated writing and technical abilities.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit written content and illustrations for automation systems.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather information.
• Maintain clarity and precision in documents.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to learn new software

Visual content creation

Organization skills

File management practices

Education

University degree or college diploma in science/engineering

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Technical Writer will create and edit written content and create illustrations for custom automation systems. Through demonstrated exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the automation field the Technical Writer will execute all documentation activities with a high degree of attention to detail and precision.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn complex concepts and combine text with supporting visual elements to present content as discrete units of information (concepts, tasks, and references).
• Create clear, professional illustrations that support written information that follows ATS standards.
• Maintain clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology in documents.
• Interview subject matter experts.
• Routinely track and record project status.
• Prepare customer documentation shipments, including printed and electronic copies.
• Organize and index third-party manufacturer documentation.
• Photograph systems and components for record-keeping and documentation purposes.
• Archive completed projects.
• Support the training department and complete other duties as assigned.
• Complete all business activities with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct and ISO processes.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• A university degree or college diploma (preferably in science/engineering) with demonstrated writing and technical abilities, or equivalent education and related work experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience in technical writing or technical support in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  
  

Must Have:

• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral), and an aptitude for explaining technical information.
• Ability to rapidly learn new software applications and hardware concepts.
• A passion for using visual elements to augment technical content.
• Superior organization and file management practices.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• A mechanical aptitude (an understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, and PLCs).
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with CorelDRAW, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
• Experience with SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
  
  

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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