Lead Technical Writer

As part of Technical Communication at Schneider Electric

As Documentation Leader you secure on-time-delivery of Technical Documentation for Line of Business.

You coordinate internal and external resources to produce high quality print and online information for Software and Hardware products.

As a leader, you will be involved in coordinating & delivering Technical manuals, Online help, Technical videos, & 3D Digital assets.

Your scope of duties


* Analyzing requirements for Technical Documentation according to use cases and targeted audiences.


* Drafting user manuals, software descriptions, online help, catalogues and other printed or digital Technical Documentation


* Managing creation process with internal or external technical writers / illustrators.


* Collaborating closely with Offer Management, Offer Development, Project Management & Communications.


* Planning & delivery of Technical Documentation, Technical videos, 3D Digital assets.


* Experience with Arbotext authoring tool


* Ensuring quality, usability, safety compliance and corporate identity


* Mentoring and training junior writers


* Organizing localization process


* Securing availability of all necessary information in Schneider systems for internal (production, logistics..) and external use, etc.

Your profile


* Ideally a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with additional education in technical writing


* At least 7 years experience as technical writer and minimim 3 years in Documentation Leader role.


* Ability to explain complex, technically demanding products in easily understandable language, illustrations and animations/videos


* Writing for software products - web and mobile applications


* Reviewing and editing of technical documentation experience


* Ability to plan, manage and control several parallel projects, experience in Project Management


* Experience with standard office software, authoring & desktop publishing tools and project management software


* Understanding of hardware and software development methodology, e.g.

agile approach


* Strong communication skills.


* Positive and open attitude, flexibility.


* Collaborative working style, team-player

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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This position will be posted until filled.

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