Technical Author Owner Information Development

ETAS Inc. serves as the regional North American headquarters of ETAS GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, operating in twelve countries across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. ETAS provides a comprehensive portfolio encompassing vehicle platform software, authoring and diagnostic services, software development and testing solutions, and automotive cybersecurity for the realization of software-defined vehicles. We support leading automakers and tier suppliers in driving the next generation of mobility through advanced technology. Committed to making development easier and faster, ETAS Empowers Tomorrow’s Automotive Software.

At ETAS, we don’t just envision the future, we’re building it today. As an ETAS associate, you'll help create cutting-edge solutions that shape the automotive industry of tomorrow. Our team brings together diverse talents and perspectives, driving innovation and excellence every step of the way. We are shaping a world where vehicles are safer, smarter, and more efficient than ever before.

The Technical Author for Owner Information Development (Direct) is responsible for developing Owner Information content and working with client and internal teams within a fast-paced creative environment. The team as a whole is charged with producing high quality textual, visual and multimedia information products for a variety of vehicle clients, primarily within the automotive industry.

As a Technical Author, you will be responsible to:

• Work closely with team lead and client to communicate project status/delivery
• Attend Engineering meetings, as needed, to obtain new or changed model year program features
• Work with team leads and local experts to understand and obtain regional homologation/localization information and help to incorporate into final product according to country requirements
• Participate in vehicle validations to ensure all validations are complete and on time
• Solid understanding of authoring tools (XML/SGML), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Understand of Relational database a plus.
• Work with team members to improve communication, cooperation and operational efficiency
• Support training of new staff
• Support Process Improvement Requests
• Support Content Development Layered Process Audits
• Support Content Development employee development
• Support development of projects from one development milestone to the next
• Escalate open issues to team lead as needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience working collaboratively with creative and client service teams in fast-paced environment, preferably from the automotive industry.
• Ability to dialog freely with internal teams about projects to ensure solutions are well planned.
• Knowledge of structured authoring systems utilizing SGML/XML/DITA XML formats to produce information.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough approach to follow-through on all tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to ensure efficiencies.
• Ability to interface with many personalities.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Exchange or equivalent email package.
• Ability to envision, plan, implement and manage new activities.
• Enthusiastic and well organized.
• Successful at maintaining schedules and raising issues as necessary.
• Self-starter with a curiosity to learn more about design, technology and information delivery.
• Managing resources from multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Ability to work with domestic and international business cultures.
• Ability to work onsite hybrid schedule.

This position is for U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans  

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2021). The company generated sales of 78.7 billion euros in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

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