ALTEN supports its customers’ development strategies in the areas of innovation, R&D and technological information systems. Created more than 36 years ago and based in 30 countries, the Group has established itself as a world leader in Engineering and IT Services. We work with key actors in various sectors including Aeronautics & Space, Defence & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services. With a financial turnover of more than 4.07 billion euros in 2023 and currently have more than 57,000 employees all over the world.
Technical Writer Specialist
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Mexico
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Technical Writer Specialist
ALTEN MÉXICO
Role Description - Desarrollar manuales de usuario, guías de mantenimiento, catálogos de repuestos y documentación de API desde cero o actualizando versiones existentes. - Asegurar que la documentación sea clara, concisa y adaptada al público objetivo. - Organizar la información de manera lógica, utilizando encabezados, listas, diagramas y tablas para facilitar la comprensión. - Aplicar metodologías como DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) para modularizar y reutilizar contenido. - Utilizar sistemas de gestión de contenido (CMS) para publicar y mantener documentos. - Gestionar versiones de documentos técnicos. - Entrevistar a ingenieros, desarrolladores o técnicos para recopilar información precisa sobre productos, procesos o sistemas. - Validar la exactitud técnica de la documentación con los equipos correspondientes. - Coordinar ciclos de revisión con stakeholders para asegurar que la documentación cumpla con los requisitos técnicos y de usuario. - Desarrollar diagramas de flujo, esquemas técnicos o ilustraciones. - Incorporar videos tutoriales, animaciones o imágenes 3D. - Asegurar que términos técnicos sean consistentes y culturalmente apropiados. - Seguir guías como ISO 17100 para garantizar calidad en traducciones técnicas. - Actualizar documentación existente para reflejar cambios en productos, regulaciones o procesos (ej. nuevas versiones de software, cambios en normativas de seguridad). - Documentar y comunicar actualizaciones a los usuarios finales, utilizando notas de versión o boletines técnicos. - Responder consultas de usuarios sobre la documentación (ej. aclarar pasos en un manual de instalación). - Desarrollar guías rápidas, FAQs o material de e-learning para apoyar la formación de usuarios. Qualifications - Metodologías de documentación (Dominio de DITA - Darwin Information Typing Architecture) - Conocimiento de XML, SGML o Markdown - Experiencia en editores especializados (Oxygen XML Editor, MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker) - Experiencia en Ilustración y Diseño Técnico (Microsoft Visio o Lucidchart) - Experiencia en Control de Versiones (Git o SVN, Bitbucket o GitHub) Benefits - Sueldo base competitivo. - Seguro de gastos médicos mayores (incluye dental y visión). - 15 días de aguinaldo. - 25% de prima vacacional. - 12 días de vacaciones desde el primer año. - Seguridad social (IMSS). - Vales de despensa quincenales.
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