Technical Writer (Adobe InDesign)

GLOINNT Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOINNT Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer with a Mechanical Engineering background to develop and maintain operator manuals, installation guides, and service bulletins. You will ensure content accuracy, reuse components to cut translation costs, and create detailed illustrations and parts lists for life cycle documentation.

Role requires at least two years of technical writing experience, proficiency in desktop publishing tools, and willingness to learn XML DITA authoring for conversion

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of technical writing experience.
• Proficient with desktop publishing software preferred.
• Adobe InDesign including Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop. Willing to train.
• Ability to adapt to XML DITA authoring during/after conversion. Willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain instructional content such as operator manuals, installation instructions, technical service bulletins, and Quick Start Guides using text, photography, and line art.
• Identify and reuse instructional content to obtain accuracy and consistency to help reduce translation costs.
• Create and maintain illustrations and parts lists for parts manual development and life cycle.
• Dept. consultation/coordination of engineering change requests for determination if/how they affect documentation such as parts manuals, operator manuals, service manuals, and instruction bulletins.
• Participation with cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Acrobat

Illustrator

Photoshop

XML DITA authoring

Job description

Qualification Required: B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

• Mandatory Skills: Adobe InDesign (Expert) with Technical Writing

Create and maintain instructional content such as operator manuals, installation instructions, technical service bulletins, and Quick Start Guides using text, photography, and line art.

Identify and reuse instructional content to obtain accuracy and consistency to help reduce translation costs.

Create and maintain illustrations and parts lists for parts manual development and life cycle.

Dept. consultation/coordination of engineering change requests for determination if/how they affect documentation such as parts manuals, operator manuals, service manuals, and instruction bulletins.

Participation with cross-functional project teams.

Required Experience & Education

Minimum of two years of technical writing experience.

Proficient with desktop publishing software preferred.

Adobe InDesign including Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop. Willing to train.

Ability to adapt to XML DITA authoring during/after conversion. Willing to train.

Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Ability to read and comprehend complex technical information.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Ability to adapt to department software, processes, and standards.

Good judgment and confident decision-making.

Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Dependable and accountable.

Ability to produce user-friendly, quality publications in a deadline-oriented environment.