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Requisition #: 17014

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Summary / Role Purpose

The Senior R&D Documentation Specialist writes, edits, and creates a variety of Ansys documentation deliverables. They review all work for organization, content, technical accuracy, and style. This role requires effective planning, scheduling, research, writing, and editing skills. The Senior Documentation Specialist participates as a member of development teams, keeping informed of product development activities to determine the need for new documentation as well as revisions, corrections, and changes in previously released materials.

This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

+ Determines audience needs to create HTML and PDF end user documentation, Getting Started Guides, scripting API documentation, tutorials, and videos for Ansys Twin Builder

+ Updates and revises previously released documentation to current specifications

+ Attains a high level of knowledge about both Ansys products and Ansys documentation tools, processes, and procedures

+ Works closely with Twin Builder development team and Ansys ACE team to implement technological requirements for Ansys documentation

+ Requires minimal supervision

+ May mentor other documentation specialists

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

+ BS in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, or Engineering with 5 years' experience, or MS with 3 years' experience

+ Some background in circuit and system simulation

+ Fluency in English, along with excellent written and spoken communication skills

+ Skilled at gathering and analyzing technical and product information from various sources, and paying close attention to detail

+ Proven experience determining the best method in which to present information and then developing user-centric documentation high in quality, consistency, and accuracy

+ Adept at managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, geographically diverse environment

+ Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, XML

+ Image and video editing experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

+ Familiarity with Ansys Twin Builder or similar 3D simulation software

+ Experience using MadCap Flare, oXygen, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

+ Python knowledge

+ Experience with the concepts of documentation authoring, common project management software (ADO), version control (Git), structured documentation, and agile development methodologies

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.