Job opportunities at USRobotics (long)

[Jim Curran <jcurran -at- INTERACCESS -dot- COM>]

3 Positions: Group Leader/Editor, Technical Writer,
Technical Illustrator.

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Technical Communications Group Leader/Editor

U.S. Robotics seeks a group leader/editor to work at our Skokie
headquarters.  Duties will include assuming group project
management and final editorial responsibility for materials
that support a specific family of products.  You will be
responsible for ensuring that the work produced meets
agreed-upon deadlines and customer requirements, and that it
is technically accurate, soundly organized, and consistently
formatted.

You must have a BA/BS in Technical Communications, Computer
Science, English, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years'
experience as a successful technical communicator.  You must have
initiative, a commitment to customer satisfaction, and the ability
to direct others and work toward common interdepartmental goals.

Knowledge of information networks, including the operation of
LANs and WANs, is preferred.


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Technical Writer

U.S. Robotics seeks a technical writer to work at our
Skokie headquarters.  Responsibilities will include
writing, editing, and producing customer documentation
for enterprise networking hardware and software;
researching and interviewing project team members and
customers; and designing and developing online and
print support materials.

Qualified applicants will possess a BA/BS in Technical
Communications, Computer Science, English, or a related
field, and have 3 to 5 years experience developing
technical product documentation.  Must possess excellent
communication and PC skills and the ability to handle
multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of information networking, including the operation
of LANs and WANs, is preferred.


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Technical Illustrator

U.S. Robotics seeks a technical illustrator to work at our
Skokie headquarters.  Responsibilities include designing
and generating computer-based technical illustrations to
support a variety of formats, including print, CD-ROM, and
online help.  You must have the ability to work with product
teams to create illustrations that are appropriate for the
user, task, and environment in which the product will be used.
You should be sensitive to presentation and flexible with
regard to tone: instructional, informational, or promotional.

You must have an AA degree or equivalent training, demonstrated
technical illustration skills, and have hands-on experience
with electronic production methods.  We are flexible about
your choice of platform and software.

Knowledge of information networking, including the operation of
LANs and WANs, is a plus.


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Fax your resume, with salary requirements, to (708) 933-5495,
or mail it to:

U.S. Robotics
Corporate Systems Division
HR Department, BM 050-05
8100 North McCormick Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60076-2999

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