Technical Writer

Day in the Life of a Technical Writer

Fluke in Poland is growing – we are growing a R&D team in Wroclaw to deliver our newest products. This is a rare opportunity to build a new team within an already-established environment. You will also have a chance to cooperate with other team-members located in EMEA and US.

As a Technical Writer at Fluke, your typical day will involve working with cross-functional teams to create technical user documentation to ensure our Products delivery. You will work on a variety of NPI and sustaining projects. You will manage the writing over time, translation and release of documents, being an essential part of our program’s lifecycle.

SUMMARY

• Collect and interpret engineering documents, product specifications, and marketing analyses and work with development teams.
• Write original copy in a clear, coherent, well-organized manner, using graphics, technical vocabulary and concepts that are appropriate to the product and familiar to the customer.
• Adhere to department standards and writing guidelines, including Simplified Technical English.
• Work with translation vendors to localize and translate manuals, reference guides, on-line help, and display screens for international markets.
• Assist in resolving technical, organizational, writing and publication problems, coordinate with editor and illustrators.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to develop assigned user documentation.
• Work to established schedules to meet required deadlines.

JOB COMPLEXITY:

• Work independently under moderate supervision.
• Conform to established practices and procedures. Errors may adversely affect company’s customers and image and can cause shipment delays and impacts company financials. 

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Project management experience and solid writing skills.
• Technical background, and the capacity to master new technical information quickly.
• Proficiency in use of desktop publishing tools techniques and practices.
• Required familiarity with Adobe products including: FrameMaker, Illustrator, InDesign, and Distiller.
• Competency with MS Word.
• Experience with documenting hardware products.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Journalism, English, or other
• writing intensive liberal art, with 3-6 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. 

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. 

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. We are a dynamic market leader with sound financial health. Fluke has achieved the number one or number two position in every market in which it competes. The Fluke brand has a reputation for portability, ruggedness, safety, ease of use and rigid standards of quality. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a multi-national corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. It is driven by the phenomenally successful Fortive Business System. Working at Fluke gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging, “stretch” opportunities

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