Technical Writer

Liebherr; Killarney; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

End of Year Bonus

Pension Scheme

Service Pay

Early finish on a Friday

21 days annual leave

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking a Technical Writer to compile and publish Operating and Technical Manuals for customers. You will create Operator and Technical documents, work with subject matter experts, and ensure content is clear and easily translations-ready.

You will coordinate translations, use multimedia tools, and maintain strict project timelines. Proficiency in English and a background in electro-mechanical systems are required, with experience in COSIMA, CREO

Qualifications

• A relevant third level technical qualification or technical background.
• Practical experience in an electro-mechanical industry and/or knowledge of automated systems.
• Experienced in creating high-quality technical content.
• Self-directed, self-motivated and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication / collaboration skills.
• A willingness to learn / develop further relevant skills as the need arises.
• Applicants must have a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Proficient computer user – a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – minimum.
• Experience in COSIMA or similar, CREO Illustrate or similar, and image-editing tools such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Compile and publish Operating and Technical Manuals for Liebherr Container Cranes.
• Create Operator and Technical documents for Liebherr and its customers.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and key functional department personnel to develop accurate content for new design elements.
• Present the detail in a clear and concise manner, taking account of the need for easily translatable content.
• Coordinate document translations as required.
• Use multimedia applications to create content in line with process developments at Liebherr.
• Use JIRA-based tracking systems to manage additional issues as they arise.
• Comply with relevant standards both internal and external – in particular machine safety standards.
• Maintain project timelines and work to assigned schedules.
• Manage and create content for automated systems on Liebherr products.
• Other duties will evolve from time to time.

Skills

Technical writing

Content development

Collaboration

English language proficiency

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

COSIMA

CREO Illustrate

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Technical Writer compiles and publishes Operating and Technical Manuals for customers of Liebherr Container Cranes.

• Create Operator and Technical documents for Liebherr and its customers.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and key functional department personnel to develop accurate content for new design elements.
• Present the detail in a clear and concise manner, taking account of the need for easily translatable content.
• Coordinate document translations as required.
• Use multimedia applications to create content in line with process developments at Liebherr.
• Use JIRA-based tracking systems to manage additional issues as they arise.
• Comply with relevant standards both internal and external – in particular machine safety standards.
• Maintain project timelines and work to assigned schedules.
• Manage and create content for automated systems on Liebherr products.
• Other duties will evolve from time to time.

Qualifications, Requirements and Experience

• A relevant third level technical qualification or technical background.
• Practical experience in an electro-mechanical industry and/or knowledge of automated systems.
• Experienced in creating high-quality technical content.
• Self-directed, self-motivated and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication / collaboration skills.
• A willingness to learn / develop further relevant skills as the need arises.
• Applicants must have a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Proficient computer user – a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – minimum.
• Experience in some or all of the following is desired:
  • Content editing packages such as COSIMA or similar
  • Drawing packages such as CREO Illustrate or similar
  • Image-editing packages such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop or similar

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranesworldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity andproductivity.