Senior Technical Writer

Honeywell International Inc.; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will lead the development of comprehensive technical documentation for building management solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure clarity and precision in communication. Your expertise in technical writing and project management will be essential as you navigate complex information and deliver high-quality content that meets organizational standards. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of building management technology, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about technical communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical documentation with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for BMS solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and offering teams to create content.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Detail Orientation

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Technical Communication

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe Framemaker

XML Tools

Job description

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

In this role as a Senior Technical Writer, you will lead the development and maintenance of technical documentation for solutions across the HBT Technical Publications team with a focus on the Building Management (BMS) line of business. You will work in a global environment and collaborate with other content developers, product owners, offering managers, engineers, developers, UI designers, operations, and other stakeholders to deliver documentation. The documentation of the solutions includes software and hardware and should be designed for customer consumption. You have the natural ability to evaluate and analyze complex information and then clearly explain them to others in simple terms.

THIS ROLE:

1. Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
2. Manage complex documentation projects using SAFe Agile and Kanban methodologies to deliver in scope and on time
3. Work in a diverse global team to create and deliver high-quality technical content in a timely manner
4. Work closely with engineering and offering teams to develop and review technical content
5. Apply modern technical writing techniques and topic-based authoring best practices and tools to create comprehensive content for multiple targeted audiences
6. Maintain existing technical documentation artifacts

YOU MUST HAVE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Experience in a technical documentation role with superior written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on detail
3. Experience working with a global writing team
4. High fluency level of English written and oral

WE VALUE:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technical Communication or technical field preferred
2. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
3. Experience using modern development processes, such as SAFe Agile
4. MAD certified using MadCap Software
5. SAFe Agile certification
6. Certification through the Society for Technical Communicators
7. Experience using Madcap Flare (preferred), Adobe Framemaker, or other XML tools to create documentation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD260991
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Building 5 Carlton Park King Edward Avenue Narborough, Leicester, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 0AL, United Kingdom
• Exempt