Vacature Technical Writer
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Profiel opdrachtgever
Our client is an internationally recognized company in the high-tech machinery industry, known for its innovative solutions and technical excellence. The company fosters a culture of openness, trust, and initiative. With a global presence and a wide range of challenging projects, this is a place where you can truly grow your skills and build your career.
Functie inhoud
As a Technical Writer, you play a vital role in creating clear and accurate documentation that enables international customers to operate and maintain complex high-tech machines safely and effectively. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with engineers and documentation specialists to develop high-quality user manuals.
With your technical insight, you analyze machine functionalities to determine what information is required. You’ll reuse existing content where possible and create new text using a minimalist writing style. You’ll also work with technical illustrators to ensure an optimal balance between visuals and text.
- Determining the necessary content for manuals for new machines or machine upgrades (retrofits);
- Identifying customer-specific components and describing them clearly;
- Creating or editing visual content for manuals (in collaboration with illustrators for more complex graphics);
- Writing concise, task-focused content based on minimalist principles;
- Assembling full documentation packages, including appendices and technical drawings;
- Maintaining your own project administration;
- Actively participating in knowledge-sharing sessions with other writers and engineers.
Functie eisen
You are proactive, precise, and capable of independently managing your documentation tasks. Communication comes naturally to you, and you know how to collaborate effectively with engineers, writers, and illustrators. You bring the following:
- A completed technical MBO (level 4) or bachelor’s degree (e.g., mechanical engineering, mechatronics);
- Preferably some experience in a similar role;
- Strong written English skills;
- Technical insight and the ability to interpret mechanical designs;
- Experience with documentation tools such as Author-it or Pro.File is a plus;
- Familiarity with Simplified Technical English (STE) is an advantage;
- Availability of at least 32 hours per week;
- A detail-oriented mindset and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Geboden wordt
Through Voort, you’ll join a leading, international technology company with a strong focus on innovation and development. You’ll be working in an informal and collaborative environment with room to grow. Benefits include:
- A competitive salary based on experience and background;
- A generous 38-day leave policy (based on full-time employment);
- Flexible working hours and remote work options;
- Fair compensation for overtime and international travel;
- A solid profit-sharing scheme;
- Access to professional development through courses, internal training, and an online learning platform;
- Opportunities to participate in health and sports activities, often linked to charitable causes.
Over Voort
Techniek betekent vooruitgang. Maar wat is techniek, zonder de mens? Bij Voort geloven we in de mensen achter de techniek. De innovators die Nederland verder brengen. De ambitieuze denkers en ijverige doeners. Hun groei is ons streven. Hun ontwikkeling is ons slagen.
Dat doen we door ze te verbinden aan de juiste opdrachtgevers. Een samenwerking is volgens ons pas geslaagd als beide partijen van elkaar leren. Daarom bieden we onze technisch professionals ook uitdagende opleidingsmogelijkheden.
Voort is dé detacheerder voor technisch Nederland. Met een persoonlijke aanpak en landelijk netwerk.