Technical Writer (Automotive)

Job Overview

The role requires excellent technical writing, editing, and content management skills, as well as a basic understanding of design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign) for document formatting and visual support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Creation

  : Lead the creation and management of technical documentation including user guides, IOMs, SOPs, and other essential manuals.

• SOP Writing

  : Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures across various business units.

• Technical

  Content Writing

  : Produce clear, concise, and accurate technical content, ensuring all documentation is user-friendly and aligns with company standards.

• Copy Editing

  : Perform thorough copy editing to ensure consistency, grammar, clarity, and accuracy of all documentation.

• Translation and Localization

  : Oversee the translation and localization process to ensure that technical content is accurately translated and culturally appropriate for international markets.

• Quality Control (QC)

  : Conduct comprehensive quality checks on technical documentation to ensure its correctness, consistency, and clarity.

• Basic Design Skills

  : Utilize basic knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or other graphic design software to format and enhance technical documentation with visuals, diagrams, and illustrations as needed.

• Web Technology Knowledge

  : Understand and apply basic web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS) for maintaining online documentation and ensuring it is accessible and easy to navigate.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  : Work closely with engineering, product management, and customer support teams to gather information and ensure documentation aligns with the latest product updates.

• Content Management

  : Use content management systems (CMS) to organize, update, and track document versions and revisions.

• Process Improvement

  : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of documentation production.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Experience

  : Minimum 2-5+ years of experience in technical writing

• Technical

  Writing

  : Proven ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical content, including manuals, SOPs, IOMs, and other related documents.

• Copy Editing

  : Strong editing skills to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in technical content.

• Translation and Localization

  : Experience working with translation services or vendors to ensure accurate and culturally relevant content for global markets.

• Basic Design Skills

  : Basic proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or similar tools for document formatting, creating diagrams, and integrating visuals.

• Web Technologies

  : Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and content management systems (CMS) for maintaining and presenting online documentation.

• Tools & Software

  : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, CMS tools, and other documentation software. Experience with authoring tools like DITA , Document360, Madcap Flare/Central is a plus.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in technical writing and publication management.