Technical Writer

Renu Electronics; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Renu Electronics in Pune invites a Technical Writer with 2–3 years’ trainer experience to craft user manuals, system guides, and API docs. You will tailor content for varied audiences, collaborate with engineers, and ensure accuracy through research and edits. Visuals, fast formatting, and training material support are essential.

Role emphasizes keeping docs up-to-date with product changes, managing versions, and participating in usability tests to improve user comprehension.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a trainer or in a similar training role.
• Background in Electronics and telecommunications, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Excellent written English with strong grammar.
• Ability to translate technical info into clear customer documentation.
• Creative use of visuals (photos, diagrams) to aid understanding.
• Fast formatting: MS Office templates, Word/PowerPoint, and design tools.
• Nice to have interest in microcontrollers, PLCs, HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, concise technical manuals, guides, and API docs.
• Analyze audience and tailor content for clarity and usefulness.
• Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to gather information.
• Research specifications and product use for accuracy.
• Plan documentation scope, timelines, and updates.
• Review and edit content for coherence and standards.
• Manage version control and document maintenance.
• Participate in usability testing and gather user feedback.
• Contribute to training materials and programs.

Skills

Technical writing

Audience analysis

Editing & proofreading

Documentation planning

Collaboration

Research

Communication

Time management

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Role Overview

• Content Creation : Develop clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including user manuals, system guides, API documentation, and other instructional materials.
• Audience Analysis : Understand the target audience and tailor documentation to meet their needs, ensuring that technical information is presented in a manner accessible to the intended users.
• Collaboration : Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and translate technical concepts into user-friendly documentation.
• Research : Conduct research to gather information from various sources, such as engineering specifications, interviews, and hands‑on product use, to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Documentation Planning : Develop documentation plans outlining the scope, objectives, and timelines for creating and updating technical documentation.
• Review and Editing : Review and edit documentation for clarity, coherence, and adherence to standards. Collaborate with team members to incorporate feedback and improve content quality.
• Version Control : Manage version control for documentation to ensure that the most up‑to‑date information is available to users.
• Document Maintenance : Keep documentation up‑to‑date, revising content as needed to reflect changes in products, features, or processes.
• Usability Testing : Participate in usability testing of documentation to gather feedback from users and identify areas for improvement.
• Knowledge Transfer : Facilitate knowledge transfer by documenting best practices, troubleshooting guides, and other resources to empower users and support teams.
• Training Support : Contribute to training materials and support training programs to ensure users have the knowledge and skills to effectively use technical products.
• Stay Informed : Keep abreast of industry trends, product updates, and changes to technology to maintain a current and accurate understanding

Technical Writer requirements and qualifications

1. 2-3 years of experience as a Trainer or similar role
2. Background in Electronics and telecommunications, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
3. Excellent written skills in English. Superb command on English Grammar. Schooling in English medium schools is preferred
4. Ability to translate highly technical information into easily understandable information for customers
5. Creative skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users understanding
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word\/PowerPoint Template Creation, ILLUSTRATOR, InDesign, Photoshop Basics etc. Must be fast at formatting documents.
7. Professional Writing or Creative Writing is a big plus
8. Nice to have interest or experience in Microcontrollers, PLCS HMIs etc.
9. Critical thinker and problem-solving skills; Team player, Good time-management skills
10. Great interpersonal and communication skills