Technical Documentation Lead for Engineering & Hardware

SoCode Limited; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Limited is seeking a Technical Author to create and maintain clear documentation supporting products and systems. You will work with product teams and engineers to translate complex technical information into usable guides and manuals.

The role involves developing manuals, installing instructions, diagrams, and visual aids, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory alignment. Hybrid working in Huntingdon, Waterbeach option, salary £55,000-£60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience producing technical documentation within software or hardware environments.
• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Understanding of engineering or scientific contexts for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and edit user manuals, operation guides and installation instructions.
• Translate complex tech information into clear, accessible content.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to keep docs up-to-date.
• Create diagrams and visuals to support technical content.
• Review documentation for consistency and accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation tools

Agile experience

HTML/CSS basics

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

MadCap Flare

Version control

Microsoft Office

Job description

SoCode Limited is seeking a Technical Author to create and maintain clear documentation supporting products and systems. You will work with product teams and engineers to translate complex technical information into usable guides and manuals.

The role involves developing manuals, installing instructions, diagrams, and visual aids, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory alignment. Hybrid working in Huntingdon, Waterbeach option, salary £55,000-£60,000.