Documentation Specialist

Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for a Technical Documentation Specialist.

Qualification: BE/B. Tech (Electrical \ Electronics\ Instrumentation\ Computer Science\ Information Technology) preferably Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Experience: 4-7 years of experience in the field of Technical Documentation.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Technical Writing expertise – knowledge of end-user documentation/product documentation/technical documentation/Video Documentation
• Proficiency in working with XML-based authoring tools and other graphics related tools
• Author and manage content using DITA and XML-based structured authoring tools. Ensure documentation complies with MSTP style guide and internal documentation standards
• Responsible for authoring tasks, creation, and integration of printed or electronic end user documentation, creating videos
• Working knowledge of any Content Management System which is based on single sourcing concept
• Planning and tracking status of project requirements, adhering to standard processes and ensuring on-time delivery of deliverables
• Understanding needs of the domain, end customers, and orienting operations towards meeting these needs
• Driving collaboration with stakeholders across all locations, conducting meetings, reporting status, ensuring partner satisfaction, and enabling best practice sharing
• Standardize content across platforms, media, and write supporting documents for products
• Must be focused on the result, process and quality oriented
• Strong technical writing skills for user guides, online help, and release notes
  
  

You’ll win us over by:

• Excellent technical writing, verbal, and written communication skills necessary
• Hands-on experience with DITA, XML, and structured authoring concepts
• Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation
• Awareness of Content Management System and video making tools
• Knowledge of Software Development process and familiarity with Lean/Agile development is preferable
• Use diagrams, screenshots and charts that increase user’s understanding and product usability
• Good interpersonal skills, with an ability to negotiate and moderate with stakeholders from different groups
• Should be able to multi-task, managing multiple project activities, organizational responsibilities effectively and handle competing priorities independently
• Ability to work as Individual Contributor and take ownership
• Knowledge of Energy Automation / Energy Management domain is an added asset.
• Experience documenting electrical or electronic products.
  
  

Overall Comments:

• Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation
• Usage of product specific terminology in manuals
• Domain know-how
• Work closely with technical staff to make products easier to use
• Ensure quality of technical documentation and its delivery
• Use diagrams, screenshots and charts that increase user’s understanding
• Experience working with European partners, and flexible to work across partner time zones to suit work requirements
• Standardize content across platforms and media
• Knows state-of-art regarding authoring tools, documentation standards and rules.
  
  

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role, based in Bangalore, is an individual contributor position. You may be required to visit other locations within India and internationally. In return, youll have the opportunity to work with teams shaping the future.

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