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Technical Author

Etteplan

Son en Breugel
Full-time
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Technical Writing
Technical Documentation
Clear Communication
English Language Proficiency
Dutch Language Proficiency
Modern Information Technology
Customer Relationship Management
Team Collaboration
Structured Content Writing
Topic-Based Writing
Content Management Systems
DITA
XML
S1000D
S2000M
Simplified Technical English

Job Description

Building the future together in a smarter way Can you turn complicated subject matter into clear, appealing content? Are you interested in working at the forefront of information and data technology with leading-edge formats, platforms, and AI solutions? Do you want to be part of a bold thinking, forward-focused team, who believe in working smarter together? Then we are looking for you! Your role As an Etteplan Technical Author, you develop high-quality technical communications in varied formats from manuals to interactive augmented and visualized content. Working with technical experts and the latest documentation methodologies you optimize information to create user-friendly instructions and enhance data management. Your environment You work with innovating companies in multidisciplinary teams including subject matter experts and specialist illustrators. Flexible working hours and a mix of office-home-remote work are standard. You are part of a close-knit community of like-minded colleagues and are well supported by your project leader. Your Main Responsibilities Develop high-quality technical documentation, including manuals and online content. Translate complex subject matter into clear, understandable content. Work to maintain good customer relationships. Develop your professionalism in line with the latest standards. Collaborate with experts such as technical engineers, illustrators, and developers. Your Skills And Experience Experience: Have delivered written content to deadlines for either professional communications, or for advanced academic purposes. Language Proficiency: Excellent English, and ability to speak effectively in Dutch to customers. Technical Skills: Proficient with a range of modern information technology and software. Mobility: Valid driver license Team Collaboration: Ability and experience in working and communicating in diverse team and customer settings. Personal qualities Willingness to learn and develop within the technical information profession. Readiness to travel to do work at remote customers’ sites. Structured approach to priorities and planning. Eye for details, systems, signs, and patterns. Desire to exceed. Always curious. We also value Previous experience: working with international or multi-disciplinary teams. Structured content experience: experience with topic-based writing, working with a CMS, previous work with documentation standards (e.g. DITA / XML, S1000D, S2000M, STE). What We Offer Collegial workplace: Work in a collaborative, supportive team of 60 technical writers with offices in Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and Amersfoort. Career: Mapped development pathway inside a large multi-national corporate providing technical services from offices across Europe and Asia. Remuneration: Competitive salary annually reviewed, and modern additional health, home and office benefits.

Core Responsibilities

Create high-quality technical documentation, including manuals and online content, translating complex subject matter into clear, user-friendly information. Collaborate with technical experts, illustrators, and developers to improve documentation and data management while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience delivering written content to deadlines, excellent English, effective spoken Dutch, proficiency with modern information technology and software, and a valid driver's license. They should communicate well in diverse teams, be organized and detail-oriented, and be willing to learn and travel to customer sites; experience with structured content, CMS platforms, documentation standards, or multidisciplinary teams is valued.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Benefits
  • Home and Office Benefits
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Career Development

About Etteplan

Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

We are a technology service company that, with our thinkers and doers, enable breakthroughs that help industrial businesses change. We bring people and technology together to change businesses for the better. Etteplan has lead the way in the engineering field already since 1983. In 2021, we had a turnover of EUR 300.1 million. The company currently has over 4,000 professionals in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Denmark and China. Etteplan's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd under the ETTE ticker. www.etteplan.com

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