Technical Writer

About This Role

This role is for a Technical Writer who will take ownership of technical documentation across GEA Process Engineering's product portfolio. The person will help drive standardization, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring documentation meets customer needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards by working closely with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate technical documentation, including operation manuals and customer instructions, in accordance with applicable standards, directives, and internal guidelines
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the documentation lifecycle
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on documentation activities to support project deliverables and timelines
• Coordinate translation activities with external translation partners
• Drive continuous improvement of documentation processes, tools, templates, and standards
• Participate in defining and implementing new procedures, guidelines, and ways of working for technical documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical writing, technical documentation, or end-user manuals, preferably within a mechanical engineering or industrial environment
• Solid understanding of relevant standards, regulations, directives, and compliance requirements
• Excellent written communication skills and a high level of proficiency in English
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and systematic approach to work
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of technical experts and stakeholders
• Interest in improving processes, systems, and tools related to documentation management
• Experience with documentation management systems, content management systems, or structured authoring tools is considered an advantage

About the Company

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA ’s success.