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Contract Technical Writer (DITA)

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In-Office
San Jose, CA
50-70
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San Jose, CA
50-70
Senior level
The Technical Writer will convert documentation from Word and InDesign into DITA XML, ensuring quality and consistency while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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About Ethernovia, Inc.

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we’re inventing the future of automobile’s communication! We are transforming automobiles’ communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electrical vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car’s cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.

Ethernovia's co-founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well-funded and backed by some of the worlds’ leading technology investors, having secured $64m in Series A funding. (Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire). Our financial backers include Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, and Western Digital

Exciting news announced January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) 

September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm
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Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news

With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed > 50 patents to date.

Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive their design from concept to silicon to their next car.

Technical Writer (Contract)

Summary:

A highly experienced and skilled Technical Writer with expertise in DITA XML and content conversion is needed to join the documentation team. This role involves converting existing documentation, mainly from Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign formats, into DITA XML. The Technical Writer will play a key role in the transition to a structured authoring environment, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reusability of technical content. Previous experience within the semiconductor industry is a significant advantage.
  • Initial contract period: 3 to 6 months
Responsibilities:
  • Convert legacy technical documentation, primarily from Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign, into DITA XML format.
  • Analyze existing content to determine the most effective DITA structure and content model for conversion.
  • Develop and maintain conversion strategies and processes, including style-to-tag mapping and automation workflows.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the technical accuracy of converted content.
  • Implement and enforce DITA best practices and company style guides to maintain content quality and consistency.
  • Utilize DITA authoring tools and Content Management Systems (CCMS) for effective content creation and management.
  • Troubleshoot conversion issues and implement solutions to optimize the process.
  • Provide guidance and support to other writers on DITA best practices and conversion processes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation tools and processes.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of technical writing experience, with a strong portfolio of technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in DITA XML authoring and publication workflows.
  • Proven experience converting technical documents from Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign to DITA.
  • Solid understanding of content conversion methodologies, including style-to-tag mapping and metadata management.
  • Familiarity with DITA authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or similar.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) or Component Content Management Systems (CCMS).
  • Experience with automated conversion tools and scripting.

Contract Hourly Range:

  • The actual offered hourly contract pay will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, specializations, years of experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. The contract pay range for this position is $50-$70/hour. 
  • Initial contract period: 3 to 6 months

Top Skills

Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Indesign
Dita Xml
Microsoft Word
Oxygen Xml Editor

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