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Subject:Job Posting - Boston, MA From:Anne-Marie Traub <traub -at- ATB -dot- TERADYNE -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 25 Mar 1999 09:29:26 -0500
Teradyne
Boston, MA
www.teradyne.com
Technical Writer, Level 1
Skills and Abilities
Writing
- Excellent writing skills and solid knowledge of grammar
- Basic self-editing skills
- Basic planning/scheduling skills
- Knowledge of types of documentation and documentation processes
- Knowledge of online documentation procedures and tools
Communication
- Ability to elicit information from engineers and product managers
- Ability to work effectively with technical writers, editors, and graphic designers in team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and working styles
Other
- Ability to solve project-related problems
- Ability to suggest changes in tools and procedures
- Ability to represent documentation department at interdepartmental meetings
Experience
- Experience with desktop publishing, Interleaf and FrameMaker a plus
- Experience with online help technology, HTMLHelp Workshop a plus
- Familiarity with WinHelp
Please contact Karen McMann Lewis
karen_lewis -at- notes -dot- teradyne -dot- com
phone: 617-422-3215
fax: 617-422-3100
