Technical Writer

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, write, and maintain clear, user-friendly documentation such as user guides, manuals, and release notes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, support) to ensure content accuracy and completeness
• Translate complex technical concepts into simple, easy-to-understand language for diverse audiences
• Edit and proofread documentation to ensure consistency in tone, style, and terminology
• Organize content using structured authoring and content architecture best practices
• Manage documentation updates in line with product releases and version control processes
• Create visuals (diagrams, screenshots, workflows) to enhance user understanding
• Gather user feedback and continuously improve documentation for clarity and usability

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computing (Software Engineering), Computer Science
• Diploma holders with relevant technical writing work experience will also be considered
• At least 3 years’ experience in writing technical documents or manuals for software or related products.
• Experience in authoring and publishing content for external customers.
• Experience in using more than one of the following tools - Adobe Acrobat, XML authoring tools, including but not limited to Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML and XMetaL Author, Enterprise, JIRA, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, Visio)
• Experience in using a content management system

By responding to Yokogawa’s advertisement, consent is considered given to Yokogawa to collect the required personal data for the purpose of recruitment with expectation that Yokogawa will protect personal data with security safeguards that are reasonable and appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal data, to protect it from unauthorized access, use or disclosure and complies with applicable regulatory requirements with respect to the retention of personal data.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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