Technical Writer

Technical Writer (f/m)

**LOCATION:
**Root D4, CH, 6039

**REQ ID**:38022

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We seek an experienced Technical Writer to join our team, who will become the owner of the technical documentation for a selection of our Sealed Air Cryovac packaging machines.

They will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the documentation by:

- Creating and updating the technical documentation, working in close contact with project managers (matrix organization), locations and suppliers
- Organizing and ordering technical documentation translations through external translation agencies
- Checking translated document layouts for errors and translation inconsistencies
- Publishing the documents on internal websites
- Taking and editing digital photographs and collating drawings for integration into the technical documentation
- Creating instructional graphics based on existing 3D CAD models
- Helping the company shape the way from printed instructions to digital media
- Creating and editing maintenance and training videos for service technicians and customers

**Daily Responsibilities**
- Creation and publication of Technical Documentation for machine orders (both European and International)
- Ensuring the technical and professional correctness of the complete technical manual including:

- Installation instructions, cleaning & maintenance procedures
- Safety instructions
- Software descriptions and operator instructions
- Trouble shooting
- Spare parts catalogs
- Creation and maintenance of technical sales specification sheets
- Performing daily business in a timely and professional manner
- Keeping documentation databases updated with the latest technical information

**Education, Experience, and Certifications**
- A minimum of three years experience as a Technical Writer in the machinery industry
- Experience with Adobe Framemaker, Adobe CC
- Experience with SolidWorks tools, Composer, PDM, 3D CAD as a plus
- Experience in the use of SAP or another ERP system as a plus
- Knowledge of EU Technical Documentation Standards and Machinery Directives

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- You enjoy working methodically, show great attention to detail and strive to complete tasks
- You are a self-sufficient, resilient team player with strong communication skills who takes ownership
- You are fluent in spoken and written English (documentation master language), German

**Interested? Here’s what you need to do**

Requisition id: 38022

Relocation: No

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

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