Recruit Central are currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Author within Peterborough. Within this position you will use your technical knowledge to support your growth in technical authoring capability. You will use authoring software tools to develop and maintain a variety of service and installation publications. This includes service manuals, service periodicals, Application and installation manuals, for both new and existing Products.
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Creating publications fit for purpose that require technical analysis/research.
- Planning, prioritisation, and time management to author and publish multiple publications on time to the agreed completion date,
- Collaboration with multiple departments (Engineering, Product Groups, Service Engineering, Compliance) to obtain technical information to complete high quality and specific publications.
- Revisions of publications to the established documentation standards using customer feedback as guidance.
- Using various authoring tools such as Windchill, Framemaker, Adobe Creative Studio and Microsoft Office 365 to complete publication, review, and approval processes.
Skills, experience, and qualifications you MUST have:
- Technical product / engineering knowledge.
- Good knowledge of Combustion Engine Components and their functions.
- Engineering drawing, illustration, and model understanding / knowledge.
- Ability to interpret basic technical data.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning & time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with 3D modelling software.(MUST)
Skills, experience, and qualifications you may have:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge within a previous relevant position.
- The ability to understand complex data structures and present data to user groups in a structured format.
- Good working knowledge of engines authoring systems and graphics software – eg Windchill, ArborText, Adobe Creative Studio
- Good working knowledge of Engine Aftertreatment Systems, and/or Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Apps or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
- Experience and knowledge of Combustion Engines
Working Hours: Minimum of 3 days a week onsite, 37 hours a week.
Salary: £30,000-£40,404 (depending on experience)
If you are interested in this position, please click "Apply" and we will be in touch as soon as possible.