Technical Writing Intern — Docs, Graphics & Cross-Team Collaboration

Honeywell International Inc; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Employee share opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer Intern to assist in creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation across solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers, learn proofreading, and contribute to visuals and diagrams to support written content.

The role emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and a basic understanding of engineering concepts, with opportunities to grow in a global tech environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Technical Authoring, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and accuracy.
• Experience or familiarity with HTML, CSS, DITA, MadCap Flare, and Adobe InDesign.
• Basic understanding of software or electrical engineering concepts; knowledge of both is ideal.
• Knowledge of Office products and the ability to write scripts for these, as well as for Adobe InDesign and MadCap Flare.
• Basic understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Developing the ability to understand and simplify complex technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, editing, and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals, data sheets, installation instructions, and online help files.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Use the products being documented to gain a thorough understanding and accurately represent features and functionalities in written content.
• Participate in the development of documentation processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Research and understand complex technical concepts to translate them into clear and concise language for various audiences.
• Support the quality assurance process by proofreading and reviewing documentation for consistency, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Help maintain the document management system and update existing documents as needed.
• Contribute to the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and other graphics to support written content.

Skills

Strong written communication

HTML

CSS

DITA

MadCap Flare

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Agile

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Scripting for Office/Adobe

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Technical Authoring, Technical Communication, or related field

Tools

HTML

CSS

DITA

MadCap Flare

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer Intern to assist in creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation across solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers, learn proofreading, and contribute to visuals and diagrams to support written content.

The role emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and a basic understanding of engineering concepts, with opportunities to grow in a global tech environment.