Overview
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Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.
Located in Cwmbran, our Plant is the Center of Excellence for the Fire product line, a leading manufacturer and a global supplier of high-quality fire systems and devices.
We are looking for a Technical Author Engineer to work at our Cwmbran site.
We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!
What You’ll Do
* Support customers with after-sales solutions by writing documents and guides that explain how to use products and services.
* Research products for evaluation, planning, development, and creation of all technical materials across multiple media formats.
* Conduct target audience analysis to determine the type of technical document required and the most suitable medium for hosting.
* Research, outline, write, and edit content, collaborating with various departments to understand project requirements.
* Gather information from subject-matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
* Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit content, and determine optimal solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
* Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards, ensuring easy data migration.
* Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, maintaining a consistent voice across all documentation.
* Assess content for clarity, consistency, and conciseness to ensure it is mistake-free, easy to follow, and up-to-date.
* Revise, review, or modify documents prepared by others and maintain existing documentation.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Communications, or a relevant technical field
* At least 2 years of proven experience as an effective technical writer within an engineering field
Skills
* Knowledge of life safety systems required
* Affiliation with ISTC or equivalent preferred
* Ability to demonstrate strong understanding of UL864+217 and EN-54 (minimum requirement)
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Consistent ethical mindset
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to coordinate effectively
* Excellent organizational skills; capable of multitasking and solving problems
* Solid understanding of SDLC (Systems Development Lifecycle)
* Good knowledge of computers and relevant software packages
* Ability to work well in a team environment and independently plan and execute work initiatives
* Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
* Great company benefits including
* We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
* We make your growth matter – We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
* We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
* We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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