French Technical Writer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time French Technical Writer in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical writing and translation expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in producing and managing technical documentation to support train operation and maintenance in French. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, LSA Managers, ISR Managers), manage relationships with subcontractors, and ensure the highest quality standards in documentation processes and outputs.

You’ll specifically take care of producing maintenance documentation using Alstom’s standard methods and tools, but also ensure proper codification and centralization of data.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring the QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) of maintenance documentation projects

• Producing and delivering maintenance documentation in alignment with the Documentation Management Plan or ISR Management Plan

• Capitalizing on data and inputs in the central ISR repository (ILS PDM)

• Defining and implementing key processes to deliver high-quality documentation

• Publishing maintenance documentation using Alstom’s electronic catalogue standards

• Managing partners involved in authoring activities and ensuring feedback (REX) is collected and applied

• Collaborating with the LSA Manager to produce documentation for maintenance activities

• Ensuring the documentation database (ILS PDM) is accurately defined and maintained

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering University Degree or equivalent (mandatory)

• Specialization in Maintenance Documentation (desirable)

• 6-8 years of experience in French technical writing and translation

• Proficiency in French (B2 level or above) and English, with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience in preparing content and illustrations for operation and maintenance manuals, parts catalogues, etc., in both French and English

• Familiarity with technical documentation standards such as S1000D and STE (preferred)

• Experience with tools like Arbortext Editor, Trados, MemoQ, Adobe Illustrator, Isodraw, Photoshop, FrameMaker, and CAD tools

• Exposure to the rail/transportation domain (preferred)

• Strong skills in documentation management, stakeholder coordination, and meeting deliverables on time with high quality

• Proficiency in ISR elements applicable to railroad equipment (RAMS, LORA, RCM, LCC)

• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities

• Strong team player with effective communication skills

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new standards for rail signalling and technical documentation

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards leadership roles or other career paths within Alstom

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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