Technical Writer

Job Description

The primary goal of this position is to create technical content for end users, such as Technical Data sheets, Installation Instructions, and User Manuals. Technical content is used by internal personnel, channel partners, and end users to specify, select, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain products.

The information developer creates conceptual, reference and task‐type technical content about hardware and software products according to department models and templates. The information developer uses traditional interview and research techniques, as well as using the hardware or software product itself to gather information, obtain a customer perspective, and verify that technical content elements are complete and accurate.

The information developer is responsible for managing multiple priorities and evolving processes:

Works with a variety of different functions and levels of personnel in marketing, engineering, quality, and other disciplines to gather and interpret source information.Ensures that information products are reviewed and approved per department standards before publication.Administers technical information products through printing, language translation, distribution, and record retention as defined in departmental procedures.Ensures that technical information products are developed according to department style guidelines and templates, with a global perspective, and are optimized for translation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical communication, professional writing, English or communications, or 10 years of equivalent experience in the technical communications field.

Experience

Completed a minimum of five years in technical communication field or the equivalent, with at least two years of experience focused on creating customer‐facing content for industrial equipment or electronics or other highly technical subject matterDemonstrated the ability to develop technical content in a clear and concise manner and to proofread own workMust be able to present portfolio of writing samplesDemonstrated ability to manipulate engineering drawings to create technical illustrationsDemonstrated ability to interface with a variety of levels and functions, and possesses adequate interview skills to gather information from subject matter experts

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of industrial automation control and information products preferred (control systems, software, communication networks and human interface devices) or other highly‐technical subject matter.Familiar with concepts related to writing for a global audience, and in administering the translation process.Coursework in computer science, electronics, engineering, or related sciences a plus.

Software: Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator; Microsoft Office, SharePoint (or experience with similar programs).

Company DescriptionAquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

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  <p>Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands.  We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!</p>

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