richa@tekred.UUCP (Rich Amber ) (10/11/84)
TECHNICAL WRITER III (multi-level) The Communication Network Analyzers Division of Tektronix, Inc., located in Redmond, Oregon, currently has an opening for an experienced technical writer. This position involves writing operator and service manuals for our laser-based FIBER OPTIC TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER instrument line. Prior experience in writing hardware-intensive PRODUCT manuals and working knowledge of the "vi" text editor, "ms" and "troff" commands, good spelling, grammar and typing abilities are A MUST. (text input to PDP 11/70 running 2.9bsd, output to Talaris laser printer.) Other Unix knowledge and electronics background are a plus. You should be a self-starter, capable of working without close supervision, and in a timely manner. You must be able to interface adequately with engineers and programmers as well as technicians, marketing and sales personnel. Starting salary negotiable (appx. $25K, depending on experience and qualifications). May hire lesser qualified at lower range. Tektronix is an equal opportunity employer (m/f/h). Redmond, Oregon is in the heart of Central Oregon (three hour drive southeast of Portland). The majestic Cascade Mountains are in sight of our plant and some of the best powder skiing in the Northwest is a short 40 minutes away on Mt. Bachelor (Alpine and Nordic facilities). The area is basically high desert with many rivers for whitewater rafting or fishing, lakes for water skiing or swimming, caves to explore, mountains to climb, great hunting, hiking, rock/gem collecting, etc. Redmond is a small city of about 7,500. The city of Bend (17,500) is only 15 minutes down the highway. We have good schools here and for further education, Central Oregon Community College is in Bend. Reply via EM to: tektronix!tekred!richa Rich Amber, Technical Publications Manager or send resume' to: Dave Smith, Personnel Manager Tektronix, Inc. P.O. Box 1197 Redmond, OR 97756