Technical Writer - DITA XML & CMS Specialist

Applied Materials Europe; Treviso; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials Europe is seeking a skilled technical writer to author content in DITA XML and develop topics for complex engineering documentation in Treviso, Italy. You will coordinate with SMEs, engineers, and designers to deliver accurate, high-quality materials.

You should be fluent in English, with strong interpersonal skills and experience with Oxygen Editor, SDL Tridion Docs, and the Adobe/MS Office toolset. Expect 20% travel and a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Europe.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language verbal & written; German is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in technical publishing software: Oxygen Editor, SDL Tridion Docs, and graphic/MS Office tools.
• Good experience in customizing the appearance of output by DITA transformations.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional organization and multitask on multiple projects.
• Quick learner, self-starter, with strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Requires working closely with European and Asia-based teams; 20% travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Author content into DITA XML.
• Develop DITA XML topics using tags, maps, and conditions.
• Independently manage technical writing projects with defined objectives, planning, reviews, and milestones.
• Ensure project results meet requirements with accuracy, quality, reliability, and schedule.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and designers to identify effective illustration solutions.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

University Degree

Tools

Oxygen Editor

SDL Tridion Docs

Illustrator

Inkscape

Notepad++

MS Paint

Acrobat Pro DC

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Applied Materials Europe is seeking a skilled technical writer to author content in DITA XML and develop topics for complex engineering documentation in Treviso, Italy. You will coordinate with SMEs, engineers, and designers to deliver accurate, high-quality materials.

You should be fluent in English, with strong interpersonal skills and experience with Oxygen Editor, SDL Tridion Docs, and the Adobe/MS Office toolset. Expect 20% travel and a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Europe.