Technical Writer Intern (m/f/d) in Horsham

In this role as a Technical Writer Intern, you will assist in the creation, editing, and maintenance of technical documentation for solutions across the Technical Publications team. You will assist the technical writing and illustration team and collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation. You will use the products being documented to gain a thorough understanding and accurately represent features and functionalities in written content. You will support the quality assurance process by learning proofreading skills to review content for consistency, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines. You will also contribute to the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and other graphics to support written content.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, editing, and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals, data sheets, installation instructions, and online help files.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Use the products being documented to gain a thorough understanding and accurately represent features and functionalities in written content.
• Participate in the development of documentation processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Research and understand complex technical concepts to translate them into clear and concise language for various audiences.
• Support the quality assurance process by proofreading and reviewing documentation for consistency, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Help maintain the document management system and update existing documents as needed.
• Contribute to the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and other graphics to support written content.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Technical Authoring, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and accuracy.
• Experience or familiarity with HTML, CSS, DITA, MadCap Flare, and Adobe InDesign.
• Basic understanding of software or electrical engineering concepts; knowledge of both is ideal.
• Knowledge of Office products (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to write scripts for these, as well as for Adobe InDesign and MadCap Flare.
• Basic understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Developing the ability to understand and simplify complex technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

What We Offer

At Honeywell, we recognise that a great career is about more than your salary. Our UK benefits are designed to support your financial wellbeing, health, family and life outside work, while helping you plan for the future.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.