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Subject:Technical Writing Job Posting, Portland OR From:Melissa Burton <melissa -dot- l -dot- burton -at- BANGATE1 -dot- TEK -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 27 Dec 1995 08:37:52 PST
Technical Writer
Tektronix, headquartered in Wilsonville Oregon, currently has several
opportunities for technical writers. Tektronix is a global high-technology
company based on a portfolio of measurement, color printing, and video and
networking businesses. For more information on Tektronix consult the
Internet: http://www.tek.com
Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for creating, editing, and verifying product
documentation for our video and networking business.
Documentation products include:
-- hardware and software user and service manuals
-- on-line help and tutorials
-- programming documents
-- reference documents
Key actions include:
-- Authoring hardware and software documentation featuring audio, video and
graphics and producing visually appealing publications using the latest
communications technologies and tools
-- Planning, estimating, and tracking projects; meeting all product
development schedules
-- Establishing and maintaining rapport with design engineers to assure
timely responses to technical changes
-- Maintaining an understanding of leading industry trends in information
management and presentation (hypermedia, HTML, SGML, WinHelp, MPEG, etc.)
--Tools include: FrameMaker, MS Word, RoboHelp and HTML
Requirements Include:
-- 5-10 years technical writing experience for senior positions, less for
junior positions
-- Bachelor's degree (electrical/electronic engineering, computer science,
or technical communications preferred)
Location of Job:
Beaverton, Oregon (in the Portland Metro area)
Salary Range:
Tektronix offers an excellent salary, benefits, and relocation package.
The specific salary depends on experience
If Interested:
Contact by phone, e-mail, or fax your resume to:
Tektronix
Melissa Burton, Staffing & Workforce Planning Department
503-685-3598
503-685-3961 (fax)
e-mail: Melissa -dot- L -dot- Burton -at- Tek -dot- com
