Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Technical Writer
Department : Wireless Networks Group
Location : Plano, TX 75023
Duration : 12+ Months
Job Type : Contract
Openings : 2
Summary :
Top 3 M ust- H ave S kills / R equirements :
- Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines; ability to prioritize based on urgency
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with engineering teams
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Telecom / Wireless Industry Background
Education :
Bachelors in English, Communication, Engineering or a related technical field (12 or more years of relevant Technical Writing work experience will also be considered)Years of E xperience Re quired :
8+ years of experience developing technical documents and 4+ years of experience working in a wireless network company or the equivalentThe Technical Writer for the Wireless Network Team will be a highly skilled documentation expert with responsibilities for developing, editing / updating and maintaining professional documentation for internal and external customers. The documentation developed shall be easy-to-understand and of professional quality to increase the clarity, performance, and usability for the customer. The Technical Writer must have high energy, work well with technical resources, and be flexible in working in a highly dynamic environment working with the latest technologies in wireless networks.
Responsibilities :
Review and edit existing engineering documents while working closely with an existing team of system engineers, developers, testers, and writersOrganize and edit operational procedures and product manualsValidate operational procedural documents in a lab environment when requiredMaintain comprehensive documentation that meets professional documentation standardsWrite user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audienceReview, publish, and manage technical documentation for internal and external customersEvaluate current document policies and templates, and develop innovative approaches for improvementReorganize and develop documentation to meet standard documentation formats and contentsQualifications :
Bachelors in English, Communication, Engineering or a related technical field (12 or more years of relevant Technical Writing work experience will also be considered)10+ years of experience developing technical documents6+ years of experience working in a wireless network company or the equivalentFamiliar with telecom infrastructure terminology and network equipmentFamiliar with writing operational procedural documents and validating them in a lab environmentAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft WordExcellent working knowledge of English grammar and the written language (Korean language skills is also a plus)Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with engineering teamsAbility to multi-task and manage deadlines; ability to prioritize based on urgencyExperience writing clear and concise technical documentation for complex topicsExperience with the following tools : Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Word (advanced)Ability to work non-standard hours when the documentation development resources are available