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Technical Author

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In-Office
Crawley, West Sussex, England, GBR
Mid level
In-Office
Crawley, West Sussex, England, GBR
Mid level
Create and maintain high-quality technical installation and product documentation for treatment planning and oncology information systems. Collaborate with global engineering and service teams, manage localisation, support audit readiness, ensure editorial quality, and deliver content on schedule using structured authoring tools.
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We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What You’ll Do At Elekta:

Working within the Research and Engineering function, you will support Elekta’s continued innovation in patient care by creating high-quality technical publications for internal and external customers. As part of the Global Information Development team, you’ll develop content to support installation activities for our Treatment Planning and Oncology Information Systems, collaborating closely with Service Engineering (Software) teams. Based in Crawley and working with global stakeholders, you’ll independently translate complex technical information into clear, user-focused documentation that enables successful product use and deployment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-quality technical product documentation aligned to project requirements, engineering updates, and company standards

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Research & Engineering to gather, interpret, and validate technical information

  • Translate complex design and engineering data into clear, structured, and consumable content

  • Plan, prioritise, and deliver documentation activities to agreed timelines, proactively identifying and managing risks

  • Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate documentation and evidential records

  • Coordinate localisation and translation activities for assigned content projects

  • Contribute to editorial and quality control activities to ensure consistency and accuracy across documentation

  • Continuously develop knowledge of tools, technologies, and illustration techniques to enhance content delivery

What You’ll Bring:
  • Minimum of Degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, software technical, or life sciences environment required.

  • Experience working with structured authoring tools (e.g. XML/DITA; Ixiasoft CCMS advantageous)

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams and subject matter experts

  • Experience with Agile environments, medical software/hardware, or life sciences industries is advantageous

What You’ll Get:
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
 

  • Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)

  • Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining

  • Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
     

Hiring process:
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button.
For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Elekta Crawley, England Office

Crawley, United Kingdom

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