Technical Writer Professional

Job Description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Research and gather information on their subjects Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples Writing and editing the customer documentation for METTLER TOLEDO software products in English Facilitates language translations by working with approved vendors Working with a Content Management System (CMS) and publishing software Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse, and single-sourcing opportunities Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, tutorials, and developer guides Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience Ensure technical verbiage is easy to understand by the end user Develop/modify technical documentation with guidance from Technical Writer Senior or above What You Need to Succeed Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Technical Writer Experience with Content Management System (CMS) software (ideally SCHEMA ST4) XMetal - Used for authoring contents of ST4 Skills in creating technical illustrations (IsoDraw, Adobe CC) SDL Passolo, WebLate - for user interface language translations knowledge would be additional advantage Photoshop or Affinity Photo for editing/manipulating photos and screenshots Illustrator to work on vector graphics illustrations like exploded view of instruments Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Basic familiarity with the SDLC, Agile (SCRUM), and software development Possess analytical and problem-solving skills; have good concentration Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills Excellent written skills in English Ability to express ideas in clear and concise manner Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail