Technical Author I

Job TitleTechnical Author I

Job Description

Job Responsibilities / Core tasks

• Compose and write user information e.g. manuals and training material.

• Proactively obtain the necessary information from the SME / PLE and end user. Proactively communicate with multidisciplinary team/department. 

• Apply documentation style and terminology guidelines from Vanderlande.

• Realize, test and validate the technical design, considering costs and operational risks.

• Understand complex technical constructions / machines in outline and transform technical information to easy to understand documents. 

• Insight in personal planning and provide accurate feedback on draft (choices), planning and risks.

• Apply technical understanding and knowledge of the products in order to solve the problems.

• Review the quality of work from colleague technical authors and share knowledge. Able to work on project independently as well as contribute as a team member. 

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical drawings and symbols used in documentation. 

• Able to work on project independently as well as contribute as a team member.

Job Skills

• Speak, read and write on a professional level English 

• Specialist application knowledge on MS Office, 3DVIA, Enovia, Illustrator, confluence, Navisworks. 

• Knowledge of CCMS or similar tool will be an added advantage. 

• Energy/Enthusiasm for work 

• Planning and organizing 

• Self-confidence/independence 

• Dealing with Criticism 

• Systematic thinking 

• Learning ability 

Qualification
BE. / B. Tech (Technical background preferably Mechanical, Mechatronics electrical engineering) degree from a recognized University / Institution. 

Experience

6 -8 years of relevant experience, preferably as technical author in the field of logistic process automation.