Systems Engineer/Technical Author

Job Role:Systems Engineer/Technical Author
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent
Remote/Hybrid or Office Based: Office-based, in Merseyside (Commutable from: Liverpool, the Wirral, North Wales,
Chester, Cheshire and Merseyside).
Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience.
Plus: Company Pension Scheme, Company Bonus Scheme Free on-site parking, 25 days of annual leave.

About us
FT Select is a niche technology search and selection company, specialising in recruiting elite Sales Executives and high-end Technology specialists for high-growth tech businesses.

About the Company
Our client, a leading Marine Technology company, is based in Merseyside and supplies Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Coastal Surveillance systems to ports and coastal authorities globally. Their systems are designed, manufactured, installed and supported by the company.

Description of Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation and editing of technical drawings during tender phases, system design, manufacture, installation, and support throughout the life of the systems.

Key Responsibilities
You will work closely with systems and project engineers to provide the necessary technical publications required to meet the specific requirements of each project. This will include documents such as user guides, technical manuals and project management plans such as system configuration and through life support.
The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to identify and influence enhancements to the processes
used to manage documentation created within the company.
It is important that you are capable of understanding our systems architecture and our products and applications in
a user environment and full training will be provided to support this.

Requirements & Skills
• Good knowledge and experience of AutoCAD LT.
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Windows tools such as Word, Excell and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge and experience of Adobe Acrobat and publishing applications.
• Ability to create clear, concise and well-structured documentation.
• Self-motivated with a good work ethic.
• Ability to work both, as an individual and as part of a team is essential.
• Good verbal, written and communications skills.
• Good organisation and presentation skills.

Qualifications
• A good level of education in a relevant engineering discipline, excluding mechanical and electrical engineering.
• GCSE’s / A Levels / BTEC / HNC / HND / Degree, or related professional qualifications will all be considered.

Nice to haves
• Knowledge of IT/Communications/Software Documentation
• Experience and knowledge of other technical drawing software packages
• We would like applicants to have 3 years’ experience of working as a Technical Author, preferably in a technical communications environment.