Senior Technical Writer: Precise Product Documentation

Dexian; Penang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a skilled technical writer in Penang to craft and maintain product documentation. You will collaborate with engineering, field-sales and factory teams worldwide to ensure accuracy and clarity of datasheets, manuals and design guides.

The role requires strong English writing, a technical background, and at least five years of experience with XML-based authoring tools and the Adobe suite. Independent work ethic in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Technical Communications or a related liberal arts program.
• Excellent writing skills with a technical background; engineers with English skills are welcome.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a technical writer, with planning, scheduling, publication and post-release updates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data to determine syntax, presentation style, voice and grammar.
• Schedule reviews, record approvals, and maintain information architecture metadata.
• Collaborate with engineering, field-sales and factory teams worldwide to improve content quality and accuracy.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment within product development and customer support teams.

Skills

Writing skills

Technical background

Scheduling & publication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

DITA XML

FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Dexian is seeking a skilled technical writer in Penang to craft and maintain product documentation. You will collaborate with engineering, field-sales and factory teams worldwide to ensure accuracy and clarity of datasheets, manuals and design guides.

The role requires strong English writing, a technical background, and at least five years of experience with XML-based authoring tools and the Adobe suite. Independent work ethic in a fast-paced environment is essential.