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 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.

What will you do?

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.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• 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 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 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 system.
• Experience with managing and creating 3D and/or 2D images.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor in a technical field (i.e. Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with editing or CAT-tools (such as XML-based editing software, Trados Studio)

Required Soft Skills

• 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 multicultural teams
• Be passionate about delivering high quality and customer-centric documentation
• Highly motivated to work with multiple software technologies
• Problem solving and proactive attitude

What's in it for you?

• Permanent Contract;
• Flexibility at work;
• Global Family Leave programme;
• Share ownership plans;
• Welfare programmes that can be extended to your family;
• Health insurance and professional/extra-professional accident insurance.
• An exiting job in an international company such as Schneider Electric, with the opportunity to guide and bring your contribution to become one of the key elements for our Global strategic accounts.
• The possibility to grow inside the company and to make the difference exploiting the opportunities the company will offer you.
• Possibility to collaborate with cross region teams.
• Exposure inside the global organization thanks to the specific role of the candidate, tailored around the Global Strategic accounts needing.
• Education thanks to continuous training and coaching activities
• Experience thanks to the constant growth that will be ensured thanks to wide activities this role will require to cover to satisfy customers needs

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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About Our Company:

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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