Technical Writer
Job Summary
As a technical writer you will be responsible for creating editing and reviewing technical documents ensuring all materials are of a high quality and comply with the relevant rules standards and regulations. You enjoy collaborating closely and working effectively in interdisciplinary teams and keep up to date with trends in technical documentation such as multimedia documentation (e.g. videos tutorials). Youre passionate about researching complex technical topics and bringing them to life.
Your responsibilities as a technical writer will include:
- using our content management system (SCHEMA ST4) to create and revise our technical documents including user manuals pre-installation requirements (PIRs) software manuals and service information in english
- creating graphics using SolidWorks composer and Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop
- independently researching and preparing technical information
- independent planning coordination and execution of documentation projects including compiling complete documentation packages and delivering them to the customer on schedule
- ensuring that our technical documentation complies with relevant standards and regulations
- translation management via CMS
- keeping up to date with trends in technical documentation (e.g. multimedia documentation tutorials) and providing input for the optimization of our processes and tooling (e.g. the usage of AI tools)
Qualifications :
Candidates should possess one of the following:
- a degree in technical writing multimedia documentation communication translation or related field
- a technical background with further training as a technical writer (e.g. TEKOM)
- a vocational training as a technician with several years of experience as a technical writer
Additionally the ideal candidate will have:
- a high level of written and spoken English and German
- initial experience or familiarity with industry-standard tools such as CMS (Schema ST4) SolidWorks Composer Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator Photoshop ...) etc.
- strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills in order to work effectively with other departments
- the ability to quickly analyze and understand technical information and convey it clearly and effectively to a target group
- prior professional experience in the field of technical documentation is an asset
- good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g.: Machinery Directive)
Additional Information :
What we provide you with:
Laptop
Company smartphone
All necessary work equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) if required
What we offer:
30 vacation days
Company pension plan & group accident insurance
International SOS also for private use
Flexible working hours
Flexible parental leave helping you balance work and family life
Participation opportunities through TOMRA shares
Employee discounts in the TOMRA online shop
(E-)bike leasing
Support with gym memberships
A wide range of training opportunities & individual development programs
Coaching options for your personal and professional growth
Interested
If youre excited about becoming part of our team and want to make a difference with us we look forward to receiving your application! (Please submit in English.)
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
About Company
TOMRA North America, is a top International Reverse Vending and Recycling Company. At Tomra transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We transform ideas & technology to create intelligent and pioneering tools to support a sustainable future.