Were Hiring: Technical Writer

That feeling when you turn complex engineering into clarity step by step.

Location: Lichtenvoorde The Netherlands
Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Department: Marel Meat Primary - Innovation

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of hightech solutions for customers worldwide in the food and beverage industries. We continuously transform the future of food through collaboration and innovation becoming our customers preferred partner in creating a sustainable food industry.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Technical Writer who will play a key role across Marel Meat with a strong focus on technical documentation and project documentation.

About the Role

As a Technical Writer at JBT Marel you are responsible for creating maintaining and structuring technical documentation for machines and systems that are part of our global product portfolio. Your work ensures that complex technology becomes accessible safe and understandable for customers and internal stakeholders worldwide.

You will work from our Lichtenvoorde office and collaborate closely with engineers product experts and project teams. The documentation you create will support both existing equipment and innovative new developments and will be essential throughout the entire Product Development Process (PDP).

We are currently in the transition from documents in Microsoft Word to Madcap Flare a sophisticated software application for Technical Writers.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation such as user manuals technical data spare parts documentation and EC declarations
• Translating complex technical operations into clear readable texts and instructive illustrations with strong attention to CE regulations
• Collecting and structuring content using multiple sources including 3D models videos photos and input from subject matter experts
• Creating and managing 2D and 3D illustrations for manuals layouts and other technical documents
• Organizing maintaining and publishing documentation libraries
• Processing and managing documentation within PDM and content management systems
• Actively participating in the Product Development Process (PDP) with a focus on documentation quality and compliance
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders and motivating product experts to share their knowledge
• Developing and maintaining templates standards and reusable building blocks

What Kind of Person Are You

We encourage every one of our 12500 colleagues to be fully themselves. At JBT Marel everyone is seen valued and supported to grow. You will recognize yourself in the following:

• You can write clear concise and understandable English about technically complex machines and systems
• You are able to translate complex processes into logical instructive visuals
• You work accurately with strong attention to detail and consistency
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary international team
• You take ownership meet deadlines and help others do the same
• You are curious about technology and eager to continuously improve documentation standards

Nice to have:

• Experience with Solidworks composer and MadCap Flare
• Familiarity with the use of authoring and publishing tools

Education Knowledge & Experience

• A Bachelor in Engineering English or another relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of the Machinery Directive and ISO 20607
• Experience with 2D and 3D illustration software
• Experience with authoring publishing and content management tools
• Understanding of the operational and technical aspects of food processing machinery is a strong advantage

Why Join JBT Marel

At JBT Marel we invest in you as a professional and as a person. Whether you want to deepen your expertise grow into a new role or explore international opportunities we support your development every step of the way.

You can expect:

• A collaborative inclusive team culture with international cooperation
• All the tools you need to succeed: laptop iPhone and a fully equipped home office
• Excellent worklife balance including 42 vacation days flexible working hours and hybrid working options
• A strong pension plan and collective health insurance options
• A dedicated mentor and buddy to support your personal and professional growth
• Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu
• An environment built on trust and respect with room to explore learn and even fail
• A career not just a job with many opportunities for internal growth both nationally and internationally

How to Apply

Were excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.

Questions Contact:Maarten Krepel

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