Associate Technical Publication Engineer

About Welocalize

Key Responsibilities

Technical Documentation & Source Management

Retrieve, validate, and manage the correct and latest source files, assets, and documentation versions.

Analyse source content to determine translation/localization scope and prepare files for localization.

Develop and maintain technical documentation using XML, Markdown, HTML, JSON, and other formats.

Validate document structure, metadata, links, references, and content integrity.

Manage version-controlled and single-source documentation and generate multiple publication outputs.

Localization & Quality Assurance

Validate source and translated files for structure, content, formatting, functionality, and localization readiness.

Perform technical, functional, and visual QA of documentation and published outputs.

Identify and resolve issues related to content, formatting, links, XML/Markdown, metadata, images, fonts, encoding, and rendering.

Compare source and localized content and track defects through appropriate systems.

Coordinate defect resolution and ensure issues are addressed before final publication.

Publishing

Configure and execute documentation publishing workflows.

Generate outputs such as online help, PDF, Word, CHM, HTML, and ZIP packages.

Troubleshoot build, transformation, publishing, and rendering issues.

Rebuild and republish documentation following corrections.

Ensure final outputs meet project and customer requirements.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Work closely with documentation, localization, project management, and client teams.

Provide timely project updates and proactively communicate risks, issues, and dependencies.

Manage multiple requests while meeting quality and delivery timelines.

Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and reduce production risks.

Maintain work instructions, SOPs, and project documentation.

Demonstrate ownership, accountability, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Technical Skills & Tools

Documentation & Authoring: XML Editors, Markdown, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe FrameMaker, AEM

Publishing & Graphics: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Version Control & Content Management: Git/GitHub, AEM, documentation repositories

Localization & Defect Management: Phrase/Memsource, Jira

Text & File Comparison: Beyond Compare, EmEditor, EditPlus, Sublime Text

Multimedia: Snagit, Camtasia, Aegisub

Required Skills

Strong understanding of technical documentation and publishing processes.
Experience with XML, Markdown, or other structured documentation formats.
Understanding of localization, translation, and content management workflows.
Ability to troubleshoot structured content, publishing, and rendering issues.
Experience with document QA, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
Understanding of version control, file structures, metadata, encoding, fonts, and publication formats.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple tools and applications in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
1–2 years of experience in Technical Publications, Technical Writing, Documentation Engineering, Documentation QA, Localization Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with XML, Markdown, or structured documentation formats.
Familiarity with publishing, content management, localization, version control, and defect tracking tools.
Familiarity with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in a multi-author or enterprise documentation environment is an advantage.

Other Relevant Skills

• Excellent verbal and written literacy skills
• Good ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong desire for new skills and knowledge
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Flexibility and strong cooperation spirit
• Carefulness and patience
• Demonstrates an understanding of all aspects of the documentation localization process
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to logically think through problems
• Ability to clearly understand business & project requirements
• Identify and determine the files and their types for localization
• Manage files using version control systems
• Determine counts of files, words, and numbers of graphics in the files
• Prepare the production environment by ensuring all files, memories, and work instructions are available in the correct format and by setting up necessary hardware and software
• Prepare translation materials by converting the files for translation and restoring original files after translation
• Extract strings for translation from materials such as graphics and embed translated strings back to the materials
• Participate in the improvement of the engineering process
• Communicate with the Team Lead for status reports and issues in the team. Reporting should be accurate, proactive, and on a timely basis
• Good organization, prioritization, and time management skills