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Philips

Technical Writer

Posted Mar 6, 2026
Project ID: PHIAJP00003536
Location
Bangalore
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Timeline
1 year
Starts: Mar 9, 2026
Ends: Mar 8, 2027
Payrate range
Unknown
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026 4:30 AM
Your role:
• Develop detailed and comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and product specifications, ensuring accuracy and clarity across all materials, working under direct supervision.
• Collaborate extensively with engineering, product management, and design teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
• Conduct in-depth research to understand the functionality, features, and technical aspects of products, ensuring that all documentation is based on accurate and up-to-date information.
• Implement best practices in technical writing, incorporating industry standards and organizational protocols to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.
• Analyze feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the clarity, usability, and accessibility of technical documentation.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to validate and verify technical content, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of all documentation.
• Maintain and update existing documentation in line with product updates, ensuring that all materials reflect the latest features, functionalities, and technical specifications.
• Ensure that all technical documentation is consistent with brand guidelines, organizational tone, and style, while also meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Optimize documentation processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements that enhance productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot and swiftly resolve any documentation-related issues or discrepancies, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and deliverables.
• Specialize in a particular area of the product or technology, becoming the go-to expert for technical documentation related to that area and providing specialized content as needed.

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or SW Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience with Vocational Education in areas such as Technical Writing or equivalent

You're the right fit if:
• Your skills include attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving
• You are a self-starter with the ability and desire to continuously learn.
• You have structured authoring experience with any of the XML/DITA-based Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Arbortext on Windchill, or any other editor.
• You have good skills in the areas of writing and are conversant in English grammar & Technical Writing
• You have a strong command of the English language with excellent communication skills.
• Broad technical knowledge of medical devices/products is a plus