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PTi develops client/server back office software for smart card
applications. The positions of Technical Writer and Junior Technical
Writer are available and include the following responsibilities:
Technical Writer (mid-level)
* Research, write, and edit online Help systems and hard copy
manuals.
* Take a project from beginning to end with minimal management.
* Gather information by interviewing engineers, reading
specifications, and testing software applications.
Junior Technical Writer
* Convert existing RTF and HTML based online Help systems to hard
copy manuals.
* Update existing documentation including online Help systems and
hard copy manuals.
* Gather information by interviewing engineers, reading
specifications, and testing software applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidates will have the ability to grasp technical material easily
and can communicate clearly about technical concepts. Work cooperatively
as a team member to help research, write, edit, update, and maintain
documentation in multiple formats. Manage priorities and workflow to
deliver accurate, complete documentation on schedule.
Technical Writer-Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum three years prior
technical writing experience especially in the area of User software
manuals or Help systems. Qualified candidate must have solid experience
with some of the following: FrameMaker, RoboHELP, RoboHTML, Word.
Junior Technical Writer-Bachelors degree preferred. Prior technical
writing experience desirable especially in the area of User software
manuals or Help systems. Possession of the following skills or a strong
desire to learn them is helpful: FrameMaker, RoboHELP, RoboHTML, Word.
Product Technologies Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation package
consisting of competitive salary and benefits, including health
insurance, accrued vacation time, stock options, and flexible work
schedules.
Please send your resume and a writing sample (which will not be
returned) to:
Megan E. Hughes
Product Technologies Inc.
Middlesex Corporate Center
213 Court Street, 7th Floor
Middletown, CT 06457
You can also email this information to mhughes -at- prodtech -dot- com or fax it to
860-975-1319.
