Technical Writer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create, revise and maintain technical manuals from beginning to final release.

- Research and compile technical data, illustrations, and operating information from appropriate Subject Matter Experts.

- Using Yaskawa Motoman manual template and Adobe Frame Maker, organize technical information into accurate, easily understandable technical manuals through clear writing, careful editing, consistent formatting, and effective placement of graphics.

- Create new graphics and/or modify existing graphics (illustrations) using Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software.

- Generate Table of Contents for manuals.

- Generate and edit Index for manuals in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style recommendations.

- Convert completed and approved manuals to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

- Assist in creating/developing /maintaining Yaskawa Motoman intranet sites. Ensure the look and feel of these sites is consistent with the Yaskawa Motoman requirements.

- Localize Yaskawa (YEC) manipulator (and related) manuals for Yaskawa Motoman release.

- Complete other writing and editing assignments, as required.

- Other duties may be assigned.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must be proficient in current versions of Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Illustrator. Must work within tight and/or changing project deadlines. Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to openly participate/interact with other employees as a ream member.

Behaviors

Required

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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