Technical Writer

UST Global; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a seasoned technical writer to craft and publish comprehensive product documentation, including datasheets, design guides, and user manuals. You will analyze data to ensure precise syntax, voice, and consistency, and coordinate reviews across global teams.

The role requires a strong technical background, excellent writing skills, and at least five years of relevant experience with standard authoring tools and CMS workflows. Independent, fast-paced work style is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Technical Communications or a related liberal arts program, or background in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Excellent writing skills combined with a technical background.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a technical writer.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with industry-standard authoring tools such as Microsoft Office, DITA XML, and Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience working with content management systems, version control best practices and illustration/diagram creation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Craft, edit, revise, and publish technical product information including datasheets, specifications, design guides, application notes and user manuals
• Analyze and interpret data to determine appropriate syntax, presentation style, voice and grammatical usage
• Schedule reviews, record approval, and maintain information architecture metadata
• Work closely with engineering, field-sales, and factory teams from around the world to identify gaps in existing content
• Propose solutions that enhance the value and accuracy of product documentation
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Planning & scheduling

Task management

Post-release updates

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing/Technical Communications or related field

Background in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

DITA XML

Adobe FrameMaker

Content management systems

Version control

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

A day in the life of a technical writer includes crafting, editing, revising, and publishing technical product information similar to datasheets, specifications, design guides, application notes and user manuals. This position is an integral part of product development and customer support teams.

Key responsibilities

• Craft, edit, revise, and publish technical product information including datasheets, specifications, design guides, application notes and user manuals
• Analyze and interpret data to determine appropriate syntax, presentation style, voice and grammatical usage
• Schedule reviews, record approval, and maintain information architecture metadata
• Work closely with engineering, field-sales, and factory teams from around the world to identify gaps in existing content
• Propose solutions that enhance the value and accuracy of product documentation
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment

About you

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Technical Communications or a related liberal arts program, or background in Engineering or Computer Science
• Excellent writing skills combined with a technical background
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a technical writer comfortable with planning, schedule negotiation, task management, publication, and post-release updates
• Minimum 5 years' experience with industry-standard authoring tools such as Microsoft Office, DITA XML, and Adobe FrameMaker
• Experience working with content management systems, version control best practices and illustration/diagram creation (preferred)