Technical Author

Quantum Design Oxford; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Quantum Design Oxford is seeking an experienced Technical Author to deliver clear, accurate documentation for advanced scientific equipment. You will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to translate complex information into high-quality publications for customers, service teams, and internal users.

You will work within formal review and release processes, maintain document control, and contribute to ongoing improvements in writing standards and publication workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer in engineering/science environments.
• Strong working knowledge of MadCap Flare and structured content.
• Experience producing manuals, installation guides, maintenance procedures, or service docs.
• Understanding of document control, revision management, and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, accurate technical docs for complex products.
• Produce manuals, guides, and other controlled publications.
• Use MadCap Flare to author, update, and manage structured content.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and source data accurately.
• Support formal review, approval, and release processes.

Skills

MadCap Flare

Technical writing

Documentation standards

English writing

Job description

Join Us as a Technical Author

We are looking for an experienced Technical Author to join our team and support the delivery of clear, accurate, and controlled technical documentation for advanced scientific equipment.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers, technical specialists, and internal stakeholders to turn complex source information into high-quality publications for customers, service engineers, and internal teams. You will play an important part in ensuring our documentation is consistent, traceable, and managed through formal review and release processes.

What you will be doing:

• Creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation for complex scientific and engineering products


• Producing manuals, guides, procedures, and other controlled technical publications


• Using MadCap Flare to author, update, and manage structured technical content


• Working with engineers and subject matter experts to interpret technical data, drawings, specifications, and source material


• Supporting formal review, approval, and release processes for customer-facing and internal documentation


• Maintaining document control, revision history, and traceability in line with defined processes


• Contributing to improvements in technical writing standards, illustration quality, and publication workflows

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer in an engineering, manufacturing, scientific, aerospace, or defence environment


• Strong working knowledge of MadCap Flare


• Experience producing controlled technical documentation such as user manuals, installation guides, maintenance procedures, or service documentation


• Good understanding of document control, revision management, and formal publication or release processes


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and other source information accurately


• Strong written English, attention to detail, and a clear, structured writing style


• Ability to work effectively with engineers, service teams, and other technical stakeholders

If you are an experienced Technical Author who enjoys turning complex engineering information into clear and reliable documentation, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, QD Oxford offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn