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Technical Author
Date: 29 Apr 2025
Location: Bristol, GB
Job Function: Technical
Business Unit: Plasma Technology
We are excited to announce a job opportunity at our Severn Beach, Bristol location! We are looking for a talented Technical Author to join our global team on a permanent basis. The role involves creating and refining technical documentation, ensuring content validation and review. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and collaborate across departments to ensure quality and accuracy, helping us exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce, develop, and maintain technical documentation for our high-tech products.
- Review work by peers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Research and understand the technology and applications involved.
- Collaborate with engineers and managers to clarify technical queries.
- Create photographs or illustrations as needed.
- Liaise with subject-matter experts for project and support documentation.
- Test, update, and validate procedures, understanding system requirements.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, summarising technical details appropriately.
- Maintain documentation systems with version control and accuracy.
- Manage document publication and translation processes.
- Coordinate with external providers to ensure product integrity.
- Demonstrate strong technical writing skills and understanding of complex products.
Education/Qualifications:
- Recognised technical authoring qualification or equivalent.
- Proficiency in PC applications, including MadCap Flare, Adobe Acrobat, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience or background in semiconductor, electro-mechanical, or scientific sectors is desirable.
- Minimum three years in a technical author role.
- Experience with Simplified Technical English is an advantage.
Professional Skills/Abilities:
- Strong technical writing and review skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and company style guides.
- Good proofreading, presentation, and research skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing and design practices.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
Personal Qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, methodical, and thorough.
- Team player with emotional intelligence.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, with a minimum of three days on-site.
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for micro- and nano-structure engineering, supporting research and production in vital fields like medical devices, electric vehicles, and quantum computing.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, career development, work-life balance, private healthcare, share plans, 25 days holiday, half-days on Fridays, pension scheme, on-site canteen, and flexible benefits.
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