Technical Writer

Job Overview

The global Documentation Department houses and maintains literature including approx. 8000 active installation instructions, test reports, technical drawings, data sheets, kit content lists, etc. We are currently seeking a team member who will be in charge of producing foreign language documents in our content management system Schema ST4, an XML-based authoring system. The new team member will also support in migrating existing documents to Schema ST4 and producing instructions in Adobe InDesign. While the work place is at our Whitefield offices in Bangalore, the successful applicant will report to the global Manager of the Technical Documentation Department in Germany and partner with our Documentation and Manufacturing Team in Poland, the global Product Managers, Engineers and Sales Teams. The role includes working on XML files to produce translations and making sure foreign language documents are available when needed and properly maintained in line with the EN master document. Maintaining existing repositories and registers as well as keeping a term base will be part of the daily business. The team member will work with our global teams to work on foreign language documents.

Job Requirements

• Working on English documents to produce translations to foreign languages
• Editing installation instructions in Schema ST4 
• Handling text in XML formatting and adding translations 
• Building multi-language glossary and database 
• Working with our technical staff in the framework of translating documents 
• Keeping a record of translated files in our existing register
• Assist in editing documents in Adobe InDesign 
• Supporting with mass changes 

What your background should look like

• Technical or commercial diploma or certificate, OR Bachelor’s degree in technical or commercial subject plus >3 years of proven job experience in technical documentation environment 
• Organized, methodical and self-motivated individual with the ability to work accurately also under time pressure
• Fluent in English speaking and writing 
• Experience with DTP software, such as Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and MS Office
• Experience in Content Management Systems and XML is a must

COMPETENCIES 

• Passion for structured and accurate way of working is a must 
• Problem solving and willing to work on urgent tasks and trouble shoot when required
• Good communication skills facilitating collaboration within the Documentation team, Product Managers and Sales teams 
• Patience as well as high pressure resilience when working with our internal customers 
• Strong customer service mindset 
• Happy to work in a team 
• Affinity for technical information and content 
• Mindset for digital transformatio 

Competencies