Job TitleTechnical Author I
Job Description
Job Responsibilities / Core tasks
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Compose and write user information e.g. manuals and training material.
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Proactively obtain the necessary information from the SME / PLE and end user. Proactively communicate with multidisciplinary team/department.
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Apply documentation style and terminology guidelines from Vanderlande.
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Realize, test and validate the technical design, considering costs and operational risks.
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Understand complex technical constructions / machines in outline and transform technical information to easy to understand documents.
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Insight in personal planning and provide accurate feedback on draft (choices), planning and risks.
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Apply technical understanding and knowledge of the products in order to solve the problems.
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Review the quality of work from colleague technical authors and share knowledge. Able to work on project independently as well as contribute as a team member.
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Knowledge of mechanical, electrical drawings and symbols used in documentation.
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Able to work on project independently as well as contribute as a team member.
Job Skills
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Speak, read and write on a professional level English
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Specialist application knowledge on MS Office, 3DVIA, Enovia, Illustrator, confluence, Navisworks.
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Knowledge of CCMS or similar tool will be an added advantage.
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Energy/Enthusiasm for work
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Planning and organizing
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Self-confidence/independence
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Dealing with Criticism
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Systematic thinking
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Learning ability
Qualification
BE. / B. Tech (Technical background preferably Mechanical, Mechatronics electrical engineering) degree from a recognized University / Institution.
Experience
6 -8 years of relevant experience, preferably as technical author in the field of logistic process automation.
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
