Buyer - GSC MEA
Schneider Electric
Senior Technical Writer
As a Senior Technical Writer, you secure on-time-delivery of Technical Documentation working closely with the R&D team of Power Products Line of Business. You coordinate with internal and external resources to produce high quality print and online information to install, operate and configure our Low Voltage Products and Systems. As a Senior Technical Writer, you will be involved in coordinating & delivering Technical Documentation, Technical catalogs, 3D Digital assets.
Your scope of duties
# Analyzing requirements for Technical Documentation according to use cases and targeted audiences.
# Drafting user manuals, catalogues and other printed or digital Technical Documentation
# Transforming technical input into readable, easy understandable content / topics with the right text and illustration mix for your target audience.
# Creating the technical documentation in English
# 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.
# Ensuring quality, usability, safety compliance and corporate identity
Your profile
# Master’s degree in English, preferably combined with Technology/Engineering degree (preferably Electrical/Electronics).
# Minimum 7 years of experience as a technical writer in global technology company, aiming to grow into a Documentation Leader role.
# Ability to explain complex, technically demanding products in easily understandable language, illustrations
# Ability to plan, manage and control several parallel projects, experience in Project Management
# Works well in a dynamic environment and can able to engage many stakeholders based across different locations and different time zones
# Ability to manage projects simultaneously ensuring on-time, on-quality, on-budget delivery
# Experience using InDesign and XML-based editor: Arbortext Editor preferred
# Fluency in English, strong writing skills in English
# Strong communicating and coordination skills
# Passionate about delivering high quality, customer-centric, easy-to-use technical documentation
# Positive and open attitude, flexibility.
# Collaborative working style, team-player
Qualifications
# Ideally a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent with additional education in technical writing