Technical Writer

Capgemini Engineering; Vila Nova de Gaia; Presencial; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and life insurance

Career growth programs

Exciting national and international projects

Referral program with bonuses

Resumo da oferta

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In this role, you will develop user documentation, translate technical concepts into accessible content, and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality outputs.

You will need a Bachelor's or Master's degree, proven experience in XML-based documentation, and strong communication skills in English. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and offers extensive career growth opportunities along with valuable training and certifications.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer, creating XML-based technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of structured authoring principles.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain user documentation and procedural guides.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear content.
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts.

Conhecimentos

XML-based documentation

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Structured Authoring Principles

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Languages, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Ferramentas

Arbortext

Windchill

Descrição da oferta de emprego

YOUR ROLE

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating clear, accurate, and user-focused technical documentation that helps users understand complex products, processes, and work instructions. Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders, you will transform technical information into structured, easy-to-understand content while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and best practices. This role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts effectively.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Develop and maintain user documentation, work instructions, manuals, and procedural guides for technical products and processes.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
• Create and maintain XML-based documentation using structured authoring methodologies.
• Produce DITA-compliant content and ensure consistency across documentation deliverables.
• Drive documentation reviews, validation activities, and stakeholder alignment throughout the content lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product specialists, and subject matter experts to gather, validate, and maintain technical information.
• Ensure compliance with established style guides, documentation standards, and quality requirements.
• Manage content within Windchill and Arbortext environments and contribute to content lifecycle management activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation quality, usability, and efficiency.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Languages, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Writer, including mandatory experience creating XML-based technical documentation.
• Mandatory experience working with Arbortext and Windchill in a technical documentation and content management environment. Strong understanding of structured authoring principles;
• Experience with DITA-compliant content, Simplified Technical English, and topic-based/minimalistic writing is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to understand complex technical information and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
• Hybrid work.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.