Lead Technical Writer - NPI

Coherent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Glasgow seeks a Lead Technical Course Developer to create comprehensive support documentation and training for new products. The ideal candidate will have experience in a technical field and a strong background in technical writing. Responsibilities include developing parts lists, training programs, and technical materials, ensuring alignment with product releases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a laser or related technical field.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to create support documents and procedures.
• Develop product-specific parts lists and training courses.
• Prepare technical videos and eLearning.
• Assist with installation and training for new products.
• Maintain alignment of documentation with product release.

Skills

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

eLearning creation

Creative Cloud

Captivate

Articulate 360

Premier Pro

Technical Writing

XML

Confluence

Microsoft Powerpoint

Writing Skills

Education

BS in technical writing or journalism

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Technical Course Developer for New Product Introduction ensures the global Service organization is prepared to support new and enhanced products. This includes creating support documentation parts lists training courses and product service strategies. The role involves advanced knowledge to resolve various issues and developing new problem-solving methods.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Service R&D Engineering Manufacturing Business Management and Marketing to create comprehensive support documents and procedures for new products.
• Develop product‑specific FRU parts lists and formal training courses including instructor certification programs.
• Prepare customer & service support documentation technical videos eLearning and training courses.
• Assist with initial installations and support training for new products.
• Maintain a scheduling timeline to ensure documentation and training align with product release.
• Uses advanced knowledge to resolve a wide range of issues and develops new methods to solve problems.
• Leads Service NPI projects on their own with minimal guidance.
• Works on problems of very diverse scope where data analysis requires high‑level evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BS in technical writing or journalism (Graduate education is desirable).
• Proven experience in a laser or related technical field with a proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electro‑optical systems.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Required proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker Illustrator Photoshop and Acrobat.
• Experience with eLearning creation and video development using such tools as Creative Cloud Captivate Articulate 360 and Premier Pro is a plus.
• Knowledge of project management and documentation of complex machinery.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong aptitude for communicating complex technical ideas in simplified language.
• Ability to excel in a cross‑organizational cross‑cultural global team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers.

Key Skills

• Proofreading
• Adobe Acrobat
• Content Management Systems
• Technical Writing
• Visio
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Sharepoint
• XML
• Confluence
• Wiki Systems
• Word Processing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1