Technical Author or Technical Writer

TN United Kingdom; Stroud; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative engineering communications team as a Technical Author, where your expertise in technical writing and graphic software will shine! This role involves creating and updating user documentation for various engineering projects, ensuring clarity for diverse audiences. You'll collaborate closely with engineers to produce high-quality content, including assembly and maintenance procedures. If you're passionate about translating complex technical information into accessible language and have a knack for graphic editing, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence and innovation in engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing with strong editing skills.
• Ability to create modular, topic-based content for diverse users.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation for engineering teams.
• Produce clear content suitable for non-native English speakers.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

Creo

Tools

Arbortext Editor

PTC WindChill

Job description

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Technical Author or Technical Writer, Stroud

Client:

Expert Employment

Location:

Stroud, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Technical Author required with Engineering diagram skills, ideally Photoshop, Illustrator, or Creo, to join a large Engineering-focused Communications team. As a Technical Writer, you will create and update operating and maintenance technical information for various engineering project teams, involving assembly and test procedures or user guides related to hardware and some software. You will translate technical information into clear, concise content that is easily understood, with experience in creating modular, topic-based content.

Key skills include:

• Strong technical writing skills with at least two years of experience.
• Excellent editing skills in a content management or structured authoring environment.
• Experience with graphic software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Creo for creating/editing images.
• Ability to review peers' work and follow corporate style guides.

You will produce high-quality user documentation in line with corporate standards and deadlines, mainly focusing on assembly and maintenance procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Creating, updating, and maintaining technical reference, maintenance, and operational content for field engineers and technicians, collaborating closely with engineering teams.
• Writing structured documentation using Arbortext Editor within a content management system (PTC WindChill) to enhance comprehension and usability.
• Producing clear, accurate content suitable for diverse users, including non-native English speakers.
• Observing assembly processes and documenting procedures in manufacturing.
• Producing and editing graphics, including taking photos during assembly, cropping, adding callouts, and creating renders/exploded views from CAD models.