Part-Time Technical Author – Electronics & Manufacturing

Datum Electronics; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in East Cowes seeks a technical author to create accurate documentation, including user manuals and guides. The role involves translating complex technical information for engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have strong IT and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong IT and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Ability to translate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create clear documentation such as user manuals and technical guides.
• Work closely with engineers to translate technical information.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Job description

As a technical author in an electronics and manufacturing business, you’ll play a key role in creating clear, accurate documentation such as user manuals, build guides, work instructions and technical guides, helping customers and colleagues understand complex products and processes.

Working closely with engineers and production teams, you’ll be required to translate technical manufacturing information and drawings into accessible language within the electronics manufacturing process in line with industry standards.

We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for detail, willingness to learn on the job and be confident to communicate to the relevant departments within the business, not being afraid to ask questions and validate answers.

The candidate must have good IT and communication skills.