Technical Writer – Global Documentation for Power & Garden Tools

About the role

As a Technical Writer you will create and optimise operating instructions for power, measuring and garden tools that are used worldwide. You will work in a global environment, collaborating closely with engineering and documentation teams based in Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Create and optimise operating instructions ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and segment teams to validate technical content.
• Brief and manage external agencies, tracking quality and timelines across up to 80 parallel projects.
• Drive paperless documentation initiatives in line with EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
• Design and maintain user documentation layouts in PDF and HTML formats.
• Own and operate the Schema ST4 CMS, managing system data, metadata, taxonomy and templates.
• Create and maintain PLD and OMD layouts and act as product owner for terminology management and Docupedia (REPTIL).
• Work within a global setup, coordinating closely with the Germany‑based documentation team.

Required profile

• Degree in Technical Writing, Engineering or a related field.
• Fluent German and English (C1 level).
• Strong technical mindset with at least 4 years of experience in technical documentation.
• Solid experience with Schema ST4 and basic knowledge of XML, HTML and CSS.
• Experience with SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author and Adobe tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Ability to produce structured, compliant and user‑focused content.

Required skills

• Schema ST4
• XML
• HTML
• CSS
• SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with annual reviews, performance, loyalty and referral bonuses.
• Extensive training and professional development programmes, including language courses.
• Career development options such as leadership, expert, project programmes, mentoring, coaching, PhD support and international assignments.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from activity‑based offices or from home (hybrid model).
• Work‑life balance benefits including childcare options, sabbatical possibilities and comprehensive health & well‑being support.