Title: Technical Writer
Location: Redmond, WA
Mentor Graphics is a technology leader in Electronic Design Automation, providing software and hardware design solutions that help engineers around the world innovate. Each year, our customers push the boundaries to deliver new technologies to the world. Speed, power, and flexibility are requirements. Along the way, Mentor Graphics helps them see what is possible. They trust us with their technologies. We trust you to make them better.
For you, that means challenge, variety, and a chance to apply your individual talents to some of the most complex hardware and software design problems in the world. Our collaborative environment combined with a commitment to work/life balance makes Mentor Graphics an ideal place to advance your career and challenge your mind.
Job Description:
Research, design, develop and maintain documentation (printed & online manuals, tutorials, and online help) for EDA software used to develop PCB Systems. Perform an audience analysis to investigate the needs of the target audience. Coordinate technical reviews, and test deliverables for clarity, accuracy, and usability. Write to standards and style guidelines. Participate in project support teams that include representatives from product engineering, product marketing, customer support, quality assurance, other documentation writers, and instructors.
Requirements:
2+ years of technical writing experience (or equivalent) supporting complex technical products.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Software or hardware experience in PCB EDA-related field preferred.
Excellent interviewing, researching and writing skill.
Capable of running EDA software applications and participating in their development.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams and concurrently work on multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in the use of publishing tools (FrameMaker preferred) on a PC
Familiarity with UNIX environments.
About Mentor Graphics:
Mentor Graphicsฎ is a technology leader in electronic design automation (EDA), providing software and hardware design solutions that enable companies to develop better electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. The company offers innovative products and solutions that help engineers overcome the design challenges they face in the increasingly complex worlds of board and chip design. Mentor Graphics has the broadest industry portfolio of best-in-class products and is the only EDA company with an embedded software solution.
Publicly held (NASDAQ: MENT)
Founded 1981, headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon
4,100 employees
Revenue in last reported 12 months: over $750 million
World-class research and development - 28 engineering sites worldwide
High-touch, global distribution channel - 48 sales offices around the world
Strategic partnerships with leading electronics manufacturers, semiconductor and electronic design suppliers for development of new design solutions and methodologies
World Wide Web address -
www.mentor.com
Apply today!
Please send your resume to ken_rogers@mentor.com