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Technical Writer Specialist
Location
Mexico
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Technical Writer Specialist
Alten México
• 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.
Job Requirements
- Metodologías de documentación (Dominio de DITA - Darwin Information Typing Architecture)
- Conocimiento de XML, SGML o Markdown
- Experiencia en editores especializados (Oxygen XML Editorx, MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)
- Experiencia en Ilustración y Diseño Técnico (Microsoft Visio o Lucidchart)
- Experiencia in 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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