Senior Technical Writer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines audience needs to create HTML and PDF end user documentation, Getting Started Guides, scripting API documentation, tutorials, and videos for Ansys HFSS
• Updates and revises previously released documentation to current specifications
• Attains a high level of knowledge about both Ansys products and Ansys documentation tools, processes, and procedures 
• Works closely with HFSS development team and Ansys ACE team to implement technological requirements for Ansys documentation
• Requires minimal supervision
• May mentor other documentation specialists

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, or Engineering with 5 years’ experience, or MS with 3 years’ experience
• Fluency in English, along with excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Skilled at gathering and analyzing technical and product information from various sources, and paying close attention to detail 
• Proven experience determining the best method in which to present information and then developing user-centric documentation high in quality, consistency, and accuracy
• Adept at managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, geographically diverse environment
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, XML
• Image and video editing experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with Ansys HFSS or similar 3D simulation software
• Experience using MadCap Flare, oXygen, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Python knowledge
• Experience with the concepts of documentation authoring, common project management software (ADO), version control (Git), structured documentation, and agile development methodologies