Job Description

Technical Writer Senior


Location Bengaluru, Karnataka; Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Date posted June 03, 2024
Job ID 16564

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

• Research and gather information on their subjects
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
• Writing and editing the customer documentation for METTLER TOLEDO software products in English
• Coordinating timelines with external partners (translations, printing)
• Working with a Content Management System (CMS) and publishing software
• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse, and single-sourcing opportunities
• Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, tutorials, and developer guides
• Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides, and instruction manuals
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Drive innovation and experiment with new-age content formats, information architecture, work-flow driven, and minimal content. Develops standard formats for technical writing.
• Recommends new ways of developing technical documentation considering usability requirements.
• Leads development of technical documentation for existing products across business/sites.
• Takes initiative to understand products developed in SWDC sites across different SBUs
• Identifies and shares ideas resulting in productivity or quality improvements
• Ensure technical verbiage is easy to understand by the end user
What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum 6-10 years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Experience with Content Management System (CMS) software (ideally SCHEMA ST4)
• XMetal - Used for authoring contents of ST4
• Skills in creating technical illustrations (IsoDraw, Adobe CC)
• SDL Passolo, WebLate - for user interface language translations
• Photoshop or Affinity Photo for editing/manipulating photos and screenshots
• Illustrator to work on vector graphics illustrations like exploded view of instruments
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC, Agile (SCRUM), and software development
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills; have good concentration
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written skills in English
• Ability to express ideas in clear and concise manner
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Able to handle multiple tasks
Our Offer to You

• Hybrid working model.
• Family Mediclaim benefits including parents & Term life insurance Cover.
• Wide portfolio of training opportunities including but not limited to Conferences, Workshops, Education reimbursement & Online learning.
• A wide range of Career Path to explore based on Individual strengths and aspirations.
• Quarterly and Annual awards for outstanding individuals and Quality of Life Improvement Program


We invite you to be part of our ONE TEAM to make the difference...Precisely

About Mettler Toledo


METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. We operate throughout the world with a culture shaped by innovation and international flair.

Equal Opportunity Employment


We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our teams in terms of business background, area of expertise, gender and ethnicity. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.