They are currently seeking an experienced Technical Translator from German into English. This post runs from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009, with possibilities for renewing.
As a member of the Technical Publication team, your tasks will include:

• Translating technical documentation (online guides, manuals, etc.) for various products from German into English.
• Research and define terminology in cooperation with technical and product managers.
• Provide quality control for translations made by external suppliers.
• Perform linguistic analysis and correct interface errors in software modules.

Your audience will be Systems Integrators and similar technically qualified readers. All material must be written with a view to localisation.

Your experience
You must be an EU citizen or hold a regular work permit for Italy. In addition we require:

• Degree in translation or language studies.
• Degree or strong experience in a technical area (engineering, information technology…)
• Microsoft Office product use in both German and English
• Advanced Trados skills.
• Advaned Catalyst and RC-Wintrans.
• Basic familiarity with RoboHelp X7.
• Native English speaker.
• At least three years experience in the field.

Also desired

• HTML knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft syntax and terminology.

• Translating technical documentation (online guides, manuals, etc.) for various products from German into English.
• Research and define terminology in cooperation with technical and product managers.
• Provide quality control for translations made by external suppliers.
• Perform linguistic analysis and correct interface errors in software modules.

Your audience will be Systems Integrators and similar technically qualified readers. All material must be written with a view to localisation.

Your experience

You must be an EU citizen or hold a regular work permit for Italy. In addition we require:

• Degree in translation or language studies.
• Degree or strong experience in a technical area (engineering, information technology…)
• Microsoft Office product use in both German and English
• Advanced Trados skills.
• Advaned Catalyst and RC-Wintrans.
• Basic familiarity with RoboHelp X7.
• Native English speaker.
• At least three years experience in the field.

Also desired

• HTML knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft syntax and terminology.
• A pronounced interest in technology and computing.

Contact:
Carrie-Jean Walker
Firehead Ltd.
Technical Communication & Recruitment
tel: +46 46 123 019
fax: +46 40 6540 200
mob: +46 707 89 17 89
email: cj@firehead.net

Our client is an international leader in innovation engineering and consulting; they have more than 8500 collaborators in 15 countries. Their motivated teams have accompanied clients worldwide in the deployment of their projects for more than 40 years, developing and integrating technologies for innovative products, production processes, and leading edge infrastructures.

For an international project involving France, Germany, the US and Asia, they are currently seeking a technical author in Automation Technology to join their team. The salary range is 30-40K Euros, depending on experience.

Your role would be to develop and author documentation for use and maintenance of automated products and systems.
Documentation sets include technical notices, user manuals, and online help.

• Strong technical experience, with a background in automation (strongly preferred) or electrical or mechanical engineering, are sought.
• Programming skills would be a definite plus.

In addition, we are looking for:

• Strong experience in technical authoring and software tools
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent English

All documentation is written in English with an eye to translation. French and German skills are a plus.

We currently have positions based near Nice and Grenoble, France, and Frankfurt, Germany. Please specify your preferred location when applying.

Firehead, Ltd. is acting as a recruitment agency in regards to this position.

Please send enquires quoting reference number CVL05021CA.

Contact:
Carrie-Jean Walker
Firehead Ltd.
tel: +46 46 123 019
fax: +46 40 6540 200
mob: +46 707 89 17 89
email: cj@firehead.net

Function Description:
The Technical Writer produces documentation and training materials for our client’s information products.  This role is involved in developing and maintaining documentation, including support items for the knowledge base, as well as writing enhancements or updates for existing documentation.

Job Description:
The Technical Writer will produce documentation and training materials for information products, as well as testing training materials and documentation to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
A general list of responsibilities follows.  Precise responsibilities will be assigned based on candidate’s current skills and the needs of the department.

Responsibilities/Skills Required:

• Research, write, and test original documentation and training materials to ensure technical accuracy and fit with house style.
• Revise documentation and training materials to improve quality of content or to describe product enhancements
• Create conceptual graphics, screenshots, and callouts using PaintShop Pro or Snagit.
• Develop expertise in subject areas of responsibility including all Division and Performance Management products.
• Convert source documentation to online help and validate online help.
• Track information development plans and proposed bug fixes using engineering department Wikis and Bugzilla.
• Perform final production on books, verify Postscript or PDF output, and transfer files to print vendor.
• Provide peer editing and technical testing of material developed by other writers.
• Develop useful and appropriate examples for very technical products.
• Develop training exercises.

Salary: 100(+)K CHF or 63K Euros/annual

You must have European citizenship or Swiss nationality to be considered for this position.
Firehead is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this position.
Please refer to reference number 05056CJ when applying.

Contact:

Carrie-Jean Walker
Firehead Ltd.
Technical Communication & Recruitment
tel: +46 46 123 019
fax: +46 40 6540 200
mob: +46 707 89 17 89
email: cj@firehead.net

Registered in England and Wales
Registered number 6213686
Head office: Suite 2, Fountain House, 1a Elm Park, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4AU, UK
Vat number: GB 912 5733 35

Required Skills:

• Degree in electrical engineering/ information technology or comparable knowledge and experience

• Fluent in English (documentation is completely in English)

• Hands on experience in the documentation field

• Preferably experience in automated test equipment industry

• Willingness to improve skills further

Start:                asap
Duration:          12 months (high possibility for extension )
Location:          greater Stuttgart area

Heike Miller
Candidate Relationship Manager
Harvey Nash GmbH
IT & Engineering Projects
Büchsenstrasse 10
D - 70173 Stuttgart
Tel.: + 49 711 - 20 705 131
Mobil: +49 151 - 11 323 426

Fax: + 49 711 - 20 705 20

email:    heike.miller@harveynash.de

Internet: www.harveynash.de

Folgend die Aufgaben:
Prüfung von technischen Zeichnungen nach norm-, fertigungs- sowie prüftechnischen und funktionellen Gesichtspunken

Durchsprache von Abweichungen mit den Erstellern, Fertigungsplanern und der Qualitätssicherung. Umsetzen gefundener Lösungen in die Praxis

Verwalten und freigeben von CAD-Datenbanken (Zeichnungen) in PLM/Agile bei der ECNC-Prüfung während der Freigabe- bzw. Änderungsphase.

Bereitstellen von Daten (Normteile, Werkstoffe, Toleranzen, …) für die CAD Systeme

Neuerstellung und Aktualisierung von Werknormen für folgende Gebiete:
- Allgemeine Konstruktionsrichtlinien
- Zeichnungserstellung mit CAD-Systemen unter Berücksichtigung des Datenaustausches innerhalb der vorhandenen DV-Systeme in Absprache mit den beteiligten Fachbereichen.
- Prüfen von Werkstoffeigenschaften

Start: asap
Dauer: 6 Monate ++

Contact:

Jana Belanova

Candidate Relationship Manager

Harvey Nash GmbH
IT & Engineering Projects

Büchsenstrasse 10

70173 Stuttgart

Tel.: +49 711 207 05 - 272

Mobil: +49 162 239 20 31

Fax: +49 711 207 05 - 20

Email: Jana.Belanova@harveynash.de

Xing: https://www.xing.com/profile/Jana_Belanova

Harvey Nash GmbH

Sitz Düsseldorf, Handelsregister HRB 49414 - AG Düsseldorf
Geschäftsführer: Udo Nadolski, Albert Ellis

• Carrie Jean “CJ” Walker (President), 43 votes for, 1 abstention
• Claudia Basso (Vice President), 44 votes for
• Dian Kjaergaard (Secretary), 42 votes for, 1 abstention, 1 did not vote
• Janette Lynch (Treasurer), 42 votes for, 1 abstention, 1 did not vote

Turnout was outstanding with 44 or 76 members (58%) casting votes. Thanks to those who voted for taking time out to cast your ballot. The new officers assume their duties immediately.

Actuate Corporation (www.actuate.com) is a software company whose top-rated Enterprise Reporting Applications ensure 100% adoption by users. Actuate has over 4,000 customers globally in a range of industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, insurance, distribution services and government.

We are searching for a Technical Writer to work in our international headquarters in Fribourg, Switzerland.

The Technical Writer produces documentation and training materials for Actuate information products. This role is involved in developing and maintaining documentation, including support items for the knowledge base, as well as writing enhancements or updates for existing documentation. The Technical Writer will also be involved in testing training materials and documentation to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date. Actuate offers a comfortable work environment, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and test original documentation and training materials to ensure technical accuracy as well as fit with Actuate house style.
• Revise documentation and training materials to improve quality of content or to describe product enhancements.
• Create conceptual graphics, screenshots, and callouts using PaintShop Pro or Sangit.
• Develop expertise in subject areas of responsibility including all Actuate and Performance Management products
• Convert source documentation to online help and validate online help.
• Track information development plans and proposed bug fixes using engineering department Wikis and Bugzilla.
• Perform final production on books, verify Postscript or PDF output, and transfer files to print vendor.
• Provide peer editing and technical testing of material developed by other writers.
• Develop useful and appropriate examples for very technical products.
• Develop training exercises.

Requirements

• Technical degree in appropriate discipline (computer science or engineering) or equivalent experience
• Course work, certificate, or degree in technical writing or similar field desirable
• Minimum of two years experience writing documentation or training materials preferred, but recent graduates considered
• Software industry experience a plus
• Ability to use standard technical writing tools such as FrameMaker, X-Metal, Word, PaintShop Pro, Snaglt, Microsoft Project, Bugzilla, Perforce, and SourceSafe
• Aptitude for working with products under development and cutting edge technology
• Knowledge of some of the following required: databases, Java, Excel, server technology, Web Services, Microsoft Foundation Classes, C#, C++, and APIs
• Proficient in business-level English both oral and written; knowledge of one or more of the following languages desirable: French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

Please email CV in English to sgauderon@actuate.com or contact this person on the phone number 026-425 5088.

You can contribute!

The CIDM and Dr. JoAnn Hackos ask you to consider bringing your best practices to the upcoming DITA Europe conference.

We invite you to share your experiences in content management strategies, DITA implementation, DITA tools, topic-based authoring, and introducing new practices into your organizations.

Please submit your presentation proposal by September 5, 2008 at http://www.infomanagementcenter.com/DITAeurope/callforspeakers.htm.

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Anne Bovard at anne.bovard@comtech-serv.com, or call +1-303-232-7586.

I look forward to seeing you at DITA Europe 2008!

JoAnn T. Hackos, PhD
Director
Center for Information-Development Management
710 Kipling Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80215
303-232-7586
joann.hackos@comtech-serv.com
www.infomanagementcenter.com

Location: Boeblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany

Job details: You will be creating technical documentation for a database related software product. All documentation is written in English using topic-based writing principles.

Desired skills: You must have a degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or other related fields. You must also be fluent in both written and spoken English and have proven technical writing and communication skills.

You must be able to:

• Design and write technical documentation for software users
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritize tasks and work to tight deadlines

Although not essential, knowledge of HTML, XML, and DITA would be an advantage.

Be prepared to work in a team oriented, international environment with highly technical and challenging topics. The job also requires a high degree of social competence as well as an eagerness to explore new areas and contribute ideas.

We offer: IBM offers you a challenging job with international perspectives and tasks. We provide opportunities for skills development and training in leadership and project management. We offer attractive performance-based pay for high-achievement employees

Kennziffer: IDE075

If you are interested you are welcome to apply online.

For further information about this vacancy please refer to Mr. Lothar Merk, ++49-7031-16-4585.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin.