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.

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