Technical Writer

m/f/d, Zürich

Job profile (7C3TG8)
  • IT - IT Infrastructure & Operations
  • Zürich
  • Contracting
  • Full Time
  • ASAP - 6 Month + extension
  • Schema ST4, FrameMaker

For our client from the Medtech sector in Zürich, we are looking for an experienced, motivated Technical Writer 

Your Tasks:

  • Create user documentation such as operating, service, and software manuals
  • Create assembly plans and test procedures for product manufacturing
  • Create and maintain content for specific audiences using an XML-based CMS (Schema ST4) and DTP software (Adobe FrameMaker)
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Implement documentation-relevant content from risk analyses
  • Product photography and image editing
  • Create technical illustrations from 2D and 3D data
  • Write and edit texts in English and German
  • Coordinate translation projects and manage terminology

Your Profile:

  • Degree in a technical field and further training as a Technical Writer, or a degree focused on Technical Communication, or several years of experience as a Technical Writer
  • At least 5 years of professional experience
  • Proficient with common DTP, illustration, and image editing tools (FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Professional experience with Schema ST4
  • Skilled in using 3D illustration software (e.g., Creo Illustrate, 3DViaComposer, or similar)
  • Excellent German (native speaker level) and English (C1) skills, both written and spoken fluency
  • Able to collaborate with others to gather necessary information
  • Capable of filtering relevant information and preparing audience-specific documentation that meets regulatory and company requirements

Sounds like a great job?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents through our online application form.

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Find more vacancies at: coopers.ch

Job profile (7C3TG8)
  • IT - IT Infrastructure & Operations
  • Zürich
  • Contracting
  • Full Time
  • ASAP - 6 Month + extension
  • Schema ST4, FrameMaker

Sounds interesting?
Simply click "Apply now" and I will get back to you.

Edgar Lingert
Talent Acquisition Consultant
+41 61 633 30 64
edgar.lingert@coopers.ch

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