Assistant Technical Author
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business Area: Lucy Electric (EMS) Ltd
Location: Thame
Job Purpose
To prepare technical documentation for the global Lucy Electric organisation.
Key Accountabilities
- Creating IOM’s, datasheets and instruction procedures for new Lucy Electric products.
- Maintain existing switchgear IOM’s, datasheets and build instruction procedures.
- To compile contract specific IOM documentation.
- Creating and supply product images to Sales & Marketing for technical documents/sale brochures
Job Dimensions
The role will be based at Lucy Thame in the UK, travel within the UK and overseas may be required.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Experience & Knowledge:
- Mechanical Engineering Experience.
- Experience in Desk Top Publishing, ideally Adobe Framemaker.
- Experience in creating technical diagrams.
Qualifications:
- HNC Mech and / or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
Skills:
- PC literate in Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to create technical diagrams
- Able to identify and manage priorities in a multiple project environment
Person Specification / Competencies:
- A self starter who can work without constant supervision.
- Able to work to deadlines
Desirable Experience & Knowledge:
- Electrical Switchgear Experience.
- Experience in graphical design ideally CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2021.
- Knowledge and experience of CAD 2D/3D packages, ideally Siemens NX.
- Knowledge and experience of PLM ideally Teamcentre.
- Knowledge and experience of 3D rendering software, ideally Keyshot 10.
- Experience in product photography and photography editing.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Technical Author roles across Lucy Electric's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,747 - £38,398 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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