Technical Writing & Editing Entry Professional – India Development Centre

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Technical Writer who will be responsible for generating innovative content ideas while working independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The position will research products, services, technology, or concepts to be documented and easily understood by a broad audience.

As a Technical Writer for Enterprise Software R&D Unit, you will be part of the respective local department and report to the R&D Team Manager.

How You Will Make An Impact

• You will be responsible for creating and updating product documentation and descriptions without oversight.
• Cooperate with Product Managers, UX Designers, Developers, and other Technical Writers.
• You will speak with development teams to clarify feature details and specifications.
• You will be responsible for taking the lead in documentation projects.
• You will share your knowledge with other team members.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree or higher in technical writing, English, communications, or a related area of study
• Required at least 0-3+ years in a similar role with some experience of writing for technical audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills to prepare easy-to-read text in plain English.
• Practical knowledge of using international style guides for writing in English (Microsoft Manual of Style or the AP Stylebook) or STE.
• Experience with technical writing tools (Madcap Flare), content management systems, source control systems (Git), Jira, and Confluence is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand the technical specifications of each product and write in a concise manner.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.