Production - PrintPondicherry Posted On 21 Nov 2025 End Date 12 Jan 2026 Required Experience 3 - 7 Years Organisational Country India State Pondicherry Location Pondicherry Unit Unit I Skills Skill TECHNICAL ONLINE PUBLISHING Minimum Qualification ANY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION No data available Working Language ENGLISH Position Overview The Technical Editor in the publishing industry is responsible for editing and ensuring the clarity accuracy and consistency of technical content across a variety of publishing formats including books manuals articles online content and digital media This role requires an in-depth understanding of the subject matter the ability to work with complex technical material and expertise in formatting and structure to ensure high-quality content for target audiences including engineers scientists and other technical professionals Key Responsibilities Content Editing and Proofreading Review and edit technical documents manuals user guides textbooks white papers etc for grammar clarity style and technical accuracy Ensure consistency in tone terminology and style across all documents according to established style guides Proofread technical documents to eliminate errors in spelling punctuation syntax and formatting Technical Accuracy Verify the factual accuracy and technical correctness of the content ensuring that all statements calculations and diagrams are accurate Collaborate with subject matter experts SMEs and authors to clarify technical concepts or improve explanations Ensure that content aligns with industry standards and best practices Structure and Formatting Ensure that documents are well-organized following logical structures and formatting guidelines that enhance readability and comprehension Review technical diagrams charts tables and other visual elements for clarity correctness and consistency with the text Format documents according to publisher specifications or style guides ensuring professional presentation Content Consistency and Standardization Maintain consistency across multiple technical documents by standardizing terms symbols abbreviations and units of measurement Ensure adherence to company or industry-specific style guides including compliance with scientific engineering and technical writing standards Create and update templates checklists and guidelines to ensure consistent editorial practices Collaboration with Authors and Subject Matter Experts Work closely with authors technical writers and subject matter experts to improve the readability and accuracy of technical content Provide feedback and guidance to authors on how to improve technical documents to suit the target audience Conduct interviews or discussions with SMEs to clarify technical information and enhance content Skills Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Technical Writing Engineering Science English or a related field Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a technical editor or editor in the publishing industry Strong knowledge of technical terminology and concepts in insert specific industry e g engineering IT healthcare etc Proficiency in editing software e g Microsoft Word Adobe InDesign LaTeX etc Familiarity with different content management systems CMS and publishing platforms Robust attention to detail with an ability to spot errors in technical documents Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and simply for a broader audience Experience with style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style IEEE or company-specific guidelines Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and other departments Familiarity with digital publishing formats EPUB HTML PDF is a plus