Cooling Technical Writer

Mission

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 Engineering To Order (ETO) R&D Technical Department and will report to ETO Engineering Leader (based in Italy) who coordinates knowledge transfer and provides specific work assignments.

Job Responsabilitues

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

Required Qualifications and Skills


* Bachelor or Master's degree in English, Communication (English), Specialized Translation or Professional Writing (English)


* 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, with a keen eye for detail


* Proficiency in transforming complex technical information into easily understandable content


* Ability to manage time while coordinating tasks and keeping track of simultaneous projects and files to ensure on-time delivery


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


* Experience in Desktop publishing software and content management systems


* Experience with managing and creating 3D and/or 2D images


* Ability to work well in a dynamic but complex and engaging environment with many stakeholders


* High organizational and teamworking skills with a flexible approach to requirements


* Ability to work with multicu...