TECHNICAL WRITER

Job summary

Interview production and engineering personnel, research product technologies and production methods, and observe operational and experimental activities to develop accurate technical documents. Edit, format, organize, and prepare reports and other materials for publication, while coordinating revisions with engineers, managers, and the writing team.

Job details

Our Firm Swanson Reed is a leading global R&D tax and innovation advisory firm. We service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion dollar Government Owned Corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer. Your Responsibilities An exciting opportunity exists to utilise your writing, editing and proofreading skills on a full range of technical documents. Your responsibilities will include: Interview production and engineering personnel. Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Assist in laying out material for publication. Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material. Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers. You will also be expected to take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document. Reports can include global practice newsletters, client reports, technical/white papers, speeches, presentations and business documents. Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers. Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team. Qualifications And Experience Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science. 1+ years experience working with technical documents is desirable. A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach complemented by exceptional relationship management skills will excel in this role. Facebook Mastodon Email Share

What you’ll do

Interview production and engineering personnel, research product technologies and production methods, and observe operational and experimental activities to develop accurate technical documents. Edit, format, organize, and prepare reports and other materials for publication, while coordinating revisions with engineers, managers, and the writing team.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism, or Science is requested, and at least one year of experience with technical documents is desirable. The role calls for an inquisitive self-starter with a flexible, committed approach and strong relationship management skills.

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Technical Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Interviewing
• Research
• Document Formatting
• Document Organization
• Technical Communication
• Report Writing
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Consulting

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