Technical Author

Job Responsibilities (Essential):

• Create and maintain technical, illustrative, and system drawings to support manuals, including circuit diagrams, flowcharts, exploded views, and dimensional drawings.
• Develop and maintain 3D colour models, system diagrams, and other visuals to support sales bids.
• Redraw and update existing drawings to ensure their availability for use in various packages.
• Manage the storage and accessibility of drawings, ensuring they are reusable and easily modifiable for future projects.
• Create and maintain a numbering system to properly catalog drawings for traceability.
• Participate in the creation of high-quality bid responses, ensuring timely submission of both paper and electronic versions.
• Prepare new handbooks and documents in both paper and electronic formats according to required standards and deadlines.
• Meet contractual requirements, including content security and unit operating procedures, during document creation.
• Handle and maintain classified documents following security grades and UK restrictions.
• Safeguard company intellectual property, ensuring copyright, trademarks, and patents are protected.
• Ensure all documents are free from infringement on other companies' copyrights, trademarks, or patents.
• Maintain document masters and associated materials for future reproduction or modification.
• Supervise junior authors or trainees when assigned, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with security and health and safety requirements as specified in company procedures.
• Liaise with MicroConcepts (CAD package provider) when required.
• Administer the 'Vault' MicroConcepts storage facility as necessary.
• Develop and maintain procedures related to technical publications and undertake any other tasks associated with the role.

Requirements:

• Proficient in illustration tools such as AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and Acrobat, and skilled in word processing tools like Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with engineers and sales personnel for creating or modifying drawings and documents.
• Confident in handling .pdf files for document manipulation.

Experience Required:

• Broad engineering background with a basic knowledge of electronics.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and installation techniques.