Technical Writer - Siemens Healthineers

Job Description: The Technical Communications Manager (TC) is responsible for gathering inputs on the product requirements, identifying the requirements, and documenting them into the respective manuals of intended use. The TC should conceptualize the delivery of content and identify the tool to be used to deliver the conceptualized content.

The TC should ensure that the deliverables are made on time in accordance to the project plan timelines (complete and/or interim releases) and by following the Siemens Style Guide, Technical Writing rules, and the Document Development Life Cycle. The TC is also responsible for conducting the review of the documents as per the process requirements and archiving them in the designated repositories as per the quality requirements.

In addition to this, the TC is responsible for managing the localization and translation of the deliverables to the respective languages.

Internal Interactions: Product Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, Development Team (e.g. Scrum Master, System Analyst, Architect, Developers, Testers), Usability Engineer, other stakeholders (e.g. Business Units)

What are my tasks?

• Develop and deliver assigned content based on requirements of products and processes.
• Plan, control and support tracking of documentation, training and learning activities according to project schedule.
• Adhere to product/organizational processes and quality guidelines for content creation and tooling.
• Participate in team planning discussions and execute review activities.
• Work in close coordination with technical teams, product and project management for planning and delivery.
• Regular reporting to team lead as well as stakeholders/partners on status, risks and issues.
• Identify and resolve gaps and inconsistencies in the existing documentation.

What do I need to know to qualify for this job?

Minimum Qualification: Any non-technical graduate (B.A., B.Sc, B.Com) or B.E/B.Tech/ – Electrical \ Electronics \ Computer Science

Experience:

3-4 years of experience in professional technical writing.

Experience working with global team, and flexible to work across partner time zones to suit work requirement

Knowledge/Competencies:

• Expertise in technical documentation (analysis, concept, design).
• Knowledge of content management systems, authoring tools, graphic tools, documentation standards and rules.
• Good understanding of database concepts and terminology.
• Awareness of the agile method of software development.
• Familiarity with understanding of XML files and the use of XSD files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance high quality work standards against time constraints.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills.