Technical Writer

Job Title

Technical Writer

Job Description

Technical Writer

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating high-quality technical documentation ensuring clarity accuracy and adherence to established writing standards working under direct supervision. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams gathers and clarifies complex technical information to produce user manuals guides and specifications. The role helps in drafting reviewing and editing content to ensure it aligns with project guidelines and stakeholder feedback.

Your role :

• Adheres to established writing standards and organizational protocols to ensure consistency and quality in all technical documentation working under direct supervision.
• Works with cross-functional teams to gather information and clarify technical content ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Drafts clear and concise technical documents such as user manuals guides and specifications under the supervision of senior team members.
• Reviews technical content for grammar structure and coherence ensuring alignment with project guidelines and feedback from stakeholders.
• Completes assigned writing tasks within defined timelines meeting project deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
• Supports senior technical writers in the preparation and formatting of documents ensuring compliance with document management systems.
• Utilizes content management tools and systems to organize track and maintain versions of technical documentation.
• Implements revisions and updates to existing documentation based on feedback from internal and external reviewers.
• Identifies potential issues in documentation processes and suggest improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and document quality.
• Ensures that all documentation produced meets the companys branding and technical standards before release.

Youre the right fit if :

Tools knowledge required :

MS Word

SnagIT

Content Management System like ST4

XML editor like X-Metal

Visio

Image Editing tools like Photoshop

Structured documentation tools like Frame Maker Arbor Text Editor

Skills :

STE (Simplified Technical English) Style Guides like MSTP & CSTP

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companys facilities.

Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.

This role is an office-based role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters and we wont stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

Learn more about our business.

Discover our rich and exciting history.

Learn more about our purpose.

If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

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Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1