Technical Author

Are you passionate about turning complex technical ideas into clear, user-focused content? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a skilled Technical Author to join an innovative and well-established UK-based engineering and manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in supporting new product development and enhancing customer-facing documentation. What Makes This Technical Author position Exciting Flexible Work Options: Benefit from a hybrid working setup that supports a healthy work-life balance. Team-Oriented Culture: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Engineering Team and other departments in a supportive, innovative atmosphere. Opportunities to Grow: Participate in cross-functional projects and contribute to continuous process improvements. Make a Real Impact: Help demystify complex systems, technologies, and software for end-users through high-quality documentation. Key Responsibilities for the Technical Author Documentation Creation: Develop, review, and maintain technical documents for a range of existing and new products. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside engineers and other teams to fully understand the products and documentation requirements. Content Enhancement: Review and refine technical content on web-based platforms in partnership with the Marketing team. Product Familiarisation: Conduct product testing in lab environments to inform user documentation. What We're Looking For in the Technical Author Relevant Education: A degree in a scientific or engineering field, or equivalent experience. Proven Writing Experience: Background in technical writing for both products and software. Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Detail-Oriented: Ability to produce polished, accurate documentation. Strong Team Player: Comfortable working across various teams, including international colleagues. Proactive Mindset: Enthusiastic about learning and tackling new challenges. Desirable Extras Multimedia Skills: Experience creating technical videos. Industry Insight: Familiarity with the photonics industry or similar high-tech sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys the challenge of making complex technologies accessible. If you're ready to take your technical writing career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you