Technical Writer

Day in the Life of a Technical Writer

Fluke in Poland is growing - we are growing a R&D team in Wroclaw to deliver our newest products. This is a rare opportunity to build a new team within an already-established environment. You will also have a chance to cooperate with other team-members located in EMEA and US.

As a Technical Writer at Fluke, your typical day will involve working with cross-functional teams to create technical user documentation to ensure our Products delivery. You will work on a variety of NPI and sustaining projects. You will manage the writing over time, translation and release of documents, being an essential part of our program's lifecycle.

SUMMARY

• Collect and interpret engineering documents, product specifications, and marketing analyses and work with development teams.
• Write original copy in a clear, coherent, well-organized manner, using graphics, technical vocabulary and concepts that are appropriate to the product and familiar to the customer.
• Adhere to department standards and writing guidelines, including Simplified Technical English.
• Work with translation vendors to localize and translate manuals, reference guides, on-line help, and display screens for international markets.
• Assist in resolving technical, organizational, writing and publication problems, coordinate with editor and illustrators.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to develop assigned user documentation.
• Work to established schedules to meet required deadlines.
  
  

JOB COMPLEXITY:

• Work independently under moderate supervision.
• Conform to established practices and procedures. Errors may adversely affect company’s customers and image and can cause shipment delays and impacts company financials.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Project management experience and solid writing skills.
• Technical background, and the capacity to master new technical information quickly.
• Proficiency in use of desktop publishing tools techniques and practices.
• Required familiarity with Adobe products including: FrameMaker, Illustrator, InDesign, and Distiller.
• Competency with MS Word.
• Experience with documenting hardware products.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Journalism, English, or other
• writing intensive liberal art, with 3-6 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.