Cooling Technical Writer

We are looking for a Technical Writer who will be in charge of creating, updating and publishing technical documentation and manuals shipped with Schneider Electric's cooling products.

The candidate will be part of the R&D Technical Department and will report to the Mechanical Engineers & Technical Writers Manager (based in Italy) who coordinates knowledge transfer and provides specific work assignments.

Technical Writers shall ensure deliverables meet specific technical standards after obtaining a deep understanding of SE cooling products and their operation.

Job Responsibilities

As Technical Writer, the candidate will be responsible for creating and revising Installation, Operation & Maintenance, Technical Specifications and Service manuals related to a specific project, standard or new customized cooling products.He/she will manage the complete documentation development process from the collection of inputs, through document creation, to the final publication.

As Technical Writer the candidate will be in charge of:


* gathering all information from different stakeholders (product design leader, project managers, mechanical/electrical designers, software engineers, compliance engineers, etc.)


* writing/editing content in technical English translating complex product information into clear, polished, and accurate content


* creating explanatory 2D graphics using specific design software


* meeting the required deadline and ensuring the timely delivery of manuals


* publishing the approved version of manuals, generating the related PDF version according to internal procedure and uploading them onto specific portals


* support marketing and other departments in creating technical documentations to favor and boost product sales


* attending planning and meetings to coordinate with design leaders and production departments


* managing and approving translations according to internal procedure


* working and coordinating with translators, outsourcing agencies and service providers

Qualifications and Experience



* Bachelor in a technical field (i.e.

Mechanical Engineering); Bachelor or Master's degree in English, Communication (English), Specialized Translation or Professional Writing (English) or Engineering degree with English level at least B2


* Experience with content management systems such as Windchill PLM, PTC Arbortext Editor


* Experience with Adobe Illustrator


* Knowledge or editing/translation experience in one or more technical fields, such as engineering, computer science, or software engineering


* Proficiency in written and verbal communication


* Proficiency in transforming complex technical information into easily understandable content to produce structured and clear instructions and procedures with excellent readability and usability for various audiences


* Ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics and software processes


* Ability to mana...