Technical Author

• Application Deadline: Jan. 31 2026
• Rotterdam
• Hybrid

Job Description

Building the future together in a smarter way

Can you turn complicated subject matter into clear appealing content Are you interested in working at the forefront of information and data technology with leading-edge formats platforms and AI solutions Do you want to be part of a bold thinking forward-focused team who believe in working smarter together Then we are looking for you!

Your role

As an Etteplan Technical Author you develop high-quality technical communications in varied formats from manuals to interactive augmented and visualized content. Working with technical experts and the latest documentation methodologies you optimize information to create user-friendly instructions and enhance data management.

Your environment

You work with innovating companies in multidisciplinary teams including subject matter experts and specialist illustrators. Flexible working hours and a mix of office-home-remote work are standard. You are part of a close-knit community of like-minded colleagues and are well supported by your project leader.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop high-quality technical documentation including manuals and online content.

• Translate complex subject matter into clear understandable content.

• Work to maintain good customer relationships.

• Develop your professionalism in line with the latest standards.

• Collaborate with experts such as technical engineers illustrators and developers.

Your skills and experience

• Experience: Have delivered written content to deadlines for either professional communications or for advanced academic purposes.

• Language Proficiency: Excellent English and ability to speak effectively in Dutch to customers.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with a range of modern information technology and software.

• Mobility: Valid driver license

• Team Collaboration: Ability and experience in working and communicating in diverse team and customer settings.

Personal qualities

• Willingness to learn and develop within the technical information profession.

• Readiness to travel to do work at remote customers sites.

• Structured approach to priorities and planning.

• Eye for details systems signs and patterns.

• Desire to exceed.

• Always curious.

We also value

• Previous experience: working with international or multi-disciplinary teams.

• Structured content experience: experience with topic-based writing working with a CMS previous work with documentation standards (e.g. DITA / XML S1000D S2000M STE).

What we offer

• Collegial workplace: Work in a collaborative supportive team of 60 technical writers with offices in Eindhoven Rotterdam and Amersfoort.

• Career: Mapped development pathway inside a large multi-national corporate providing technical services from offices across Europe and Asia.

• Remuneration: Competitive salary annually reviewed and modern additional health home and office benefits.