Technical Writer - Robotics (Human)

Focus: Technical Documentation and Product Documentation This role focuses on creating, structuring, and continuously improving standards-compliant product documentation for robotics products, while helping to make technical documentation future-proof for upcoming regulatory, digital, terminology, and AI-supported documentation requirements. Your general tasks: Creation of high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English, tailored to the relevant target groups (e.g., operating, user, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions, software manuals, and system documentation) Structured creation, maintenance, and further development of modular content in the XML-based content management system Quanos Schema ST4 Development and continuous improvement of information architectures and product documentation structures Development of new information and documentation concepts for robotics products and related software content Continuous further development of documentation concepts and processes to make product documentation future-proof, especially with regard to upcoming requirements such as digital product passports, the Cyber Resilience Act, and other regulatory or digitalization topics Development, maintenance, and consistent application of terminology to ensure clear, harmonized, and translation-friendly technical communication Use of AI-supported tools to enhance documentation creation, review, consistency checks, terminology management, and continuous content optimization Creation of translation-friendly content and support of translation and localization processes Support of risk assessments in accordance with applicable standards and regulations Close collaboration with interdisciplinary, cross-site teams throughout the product development process Use of modern collaboration and knowledge-management tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint Your profile: Training as a Technical Writer or a comparable qualification; alternatively, a technical degree or graduation from a technical college, preferably with a focus on technical communication or technical documentation At least three years of professional experience in creating technical documentation or comparable practical experience in technical communication Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex technical information clearly, accurately, and in a target-group-oriented manner Very good command of English (main documentation language); good German skills desirable Experience with content management systems, preferably Quanos Schema ST4, as well as XML-based and modular documentation Confident use of MS Office and modern collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint) Experience in creating translation-friendly content and applying consistent terminology Experience with or strong interest in using AI-supported tools for technical writing, content review, terminology consistency, and documentation process improvement Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, such as the Machinery Directive, the upcoming Machinery Regulation, ISO standards, and VDI guidelines Interest in future-proof documentation topics, such as digital product passports, cybersecurity-related documentation requirements, regulatory change management, and digital information delivery Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with strong communication skills Customer- and service-oriented mindset with a professional and confident demeanor Experience in robotics or related mechatronics, automation, or machinery environments is desirable What will make you successful in this role: Ability to quickly understand complex technical products, systems, and processes Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach Interest in working in an innovative robotics environment and collaborating with engineering, product management, software development, service, and quality teams Motivation to create documentation that helps users operate products safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements