At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow’s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds Are you interested in applying your technical writing skills in a thriving engineering software product company? Siemens has many opportunities for you to grow in this field! We create many of the top software products used in industry worldwide. Position Overview An Information Developer/Technical Writer creates new technical publications and edits existing technical publications including: user guides, installation guides, and all other publications related to a software product release, like online help. The writer must take information from various resources such as product owners, domain experts, and feature team members, and use that information to write clear, concise end-user publications. The Information Developer will be assigned to a feature team. Responsibilities Analyze the needs of the target audience. Study and understand requirements documents, design documents and other user documentation produced by other groups. Conduct in-depth interviews with domain experts to fully understand the product or procedure. Produce clear, concise end-user publications in accordance with the SDLC. Produce or arrange for illustrations, charts, and screen shots to be included in publications. Prepare layout of material for publication. Prepare rough drafts of the publication for review with the project staff and/or customers. Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience Six months to one year of experience developing software documentation (preferably in an R&D department in a software development company -- can include internships) Experience: Writing procedural documentation Analyzing and testing software for accurate operation and design (including logging bugs and evidence gathering) Producing online documentation such as online help and PDFs Ability to: Write documentation from functional specifications, high-level designs, and information gathered from knowledge transfer sessions with colleagues Write in a formal technical writing style (for example, active voice, implied you, consistent tense, etc.) Understand and adhere to standards Present ideas in a logical order Edit documentation for accuracy and consistency with company and industry standards Excellent PC skills including familiarity with Windows 10, Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, Java, Microsoft Visual programming languages, Internet applications, cloud, etc. Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Preferred Knowledge/Skills Flare or RoboHelp, and Acrobat experience Content management and file storage system experience (Team Foundation Server, GitHub, etc.) Experience in an Agile environment and knowledge of Scrum best practices Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing with a Computer Science or Management Information Systems minor or graduate certificate Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons. #LI-DF1 #LI-PLM Organization: Digital Industries Company: Siemens Industry Software Inc. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Type: Full-time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.