Technical writer

IGE+XAO Balkan is part of the IGE+XAO Group – a leading software publisher which, for over 35 years, has been designing and developing a wide range of CAD and PLM software products, intended to assist manufacturers in the production and maintenance of electrical installations. Being present in all business sectors of the market (Craftsmen & Very Small Companies, SME/SMI, and Large Industrial Companies), IGE+XAO offers complete and integrated solutions for the creation, management and calculation of electrical installation projects.

Our software range is applicable for PLCs, automation, processing machines and equipment, embedded cabling and energy distribution in numerous industrial fields, such as automobile construction, aircraft, transportation, energy production, agricultural industry, chemical industry, metallurgy, public building construction…

Some of the Group’s biggest clients are: Airbus, Renault Group, Volkswagen, Honda, Rolls-Royce Marine, Alstom, ABB, Honeywell.

In January 2018, IGE+XAO joined the large international family of the Schneider Electric Group.

IGE+XAO Balkan is a strong contributor to the overall software solutions development and success. We value personal motivation for excellence and technical skills as much as teamwork, trust, collaboration and creativity.

To join our established Documentation team, we are looking for a TECHNICAL WRITER who:

• is self-motivated and highly responsible
• is interested in CAD software products and web applications
• is enthusiastic to gain knowledge and possesses creative mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, compose and edit end-user documentation, including creating new documents from scratch and updating existing documentation.
• Explore, review and revise current content to identify areas of improvement for maximum usability
• Communicate and collaborate closely with product managers, designers and technical staff on documentation requirements
• Gather information from various sources to create comprehensive and cohesive content, maintaining a consistent and coherent style across all documentation
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets the needs of the target audience, and complies with the organizational standards and guidelines
• Create and dispatch translation tasks to translators/proofreaders if the need arises; collect the reviewed translations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

• Excellent English language skills;
• BS or MS degree in Technical, Linguistic or a similar field
• Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and translate them into simple, polished and concise language by paying strong attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Solid time-management and prioritizing skills; ability to work without supervision
• Superior problem solving skills.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Expertise in written English;
• Relevant experience of 1+ years on a similar position or demonstrable interest in technical authoring is considered strong advantage;
• Facility with HAT or CAT tools; basic familiarity with MadCap Flare/Lingo would be highly beneficial.

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• Attractive remuneration package – competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working conditions and hybrid working mode, including a combination of remote and on site
• Challenging job for a trusted employer, which is a global leader in the energy management field
• Stable and friendly work environment
• Perfect work-life balance – 25 days of paid annual leave, regular team buildings and celebrations
• Food vouchers
• Multisport Cards
• Additional Health Insurance.

Should you consider yourself the right candidate for this role, please send us your CV in English.

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.