Technical Writer - Docs-as-Code and Software Documentation (Human)

Your mission & challenges

Your general tasks

• Preparation of high‑quality, standards‑compliant technical documentation in English (e.g., operating, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions)
• Structured creation, maintenance, and further development of modular content in the XML‑based content management system Quanos Schema ST4
• Development and further optimization of efficient information architectures and documentation structures
• Creation of translation‑friendly content and support of the translation and localization process
• 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 focus tasks

• Building, maintaining, and further developing a Docs‑as‑Code framework (e.g., Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD‑based publication processes) for development teams, including templates, guidelines, and review processes
• Creating or contributing to code‑related documentation, such as API references and interface specifications
• Using and integrating technologies such as Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or comparable tools to document technologies like Python, C++, and ROS or industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT
• Harmonizing ST4‑based content with Docs‑as‑Code workflows in the future
• Close collaboration with software developers and Product Owners to ensure technical accuracy

What we can look forward to

• Training as a Technical Writer, a comparable qualification, or specialization in a relevant field
• Alternatively: technical degree or graduation from a technical college
• Professional experience in technical documentation or in a comparable software‑engineering environment (e.g., software development, API/Developer documentation)
• Very good command of English (main documentation language); good German skills desirable
• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation
• Confident use of MS Office and modern collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong writing skills and the ability to prepare complex technical content accurately and clearly
• Knowledge of relevant standards (Machinery Directive, VDI guidelines)
• Structured, independent working style and strong communication skills
• Experience with Docs‑as‑Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows)
• Knowledge in the creation of code‑related documentation (APIs, interfaces)
• Confident use of Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or similar toolchains
• Understanding of programming languages such as Python, C++, ideally ROS and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT
• Ability to build and maintain an internal documentation framework (templates, guidelines)
• Experience in robotics or related mechatronics/automation environments is desirable