Technical Writer

Fortive

Technical Writer creating and maintaining technical documentation for electrical devices and embedded systems. Collaborating with teams for compliance and content creation in German and English.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeViersen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creation and maintenance of technical documentation (e.g., user manuals, data sheets, installation instructions, and programming guides)
Description of functions, parameters, and interfaces of power supply devices/systems and accessories
Preparation of information for integration into industrial fieldbus systems
Analysis of technical requirements and coordination with development, product management, and support, including independent information gathering through dialogue with the relevant departments
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., DIN EN 62079, IEEE/documentation standards, CE directives)
Collaboration in the creation of visual content such as images, graphics, and flow diagrams
Communicating complex topics from electronics, power electronics, and embedded software in an easily understandable way

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Technical Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
Experience in technical documentation, ideally in power supply devices/systems, embedded systems, or power electronics
Good knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python)
Knowledge of and practical experience with industrial fieldbus systems and protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherCAT, SCPI)
Understanding of hardware-level systems, control units, and parameterization processes
Confident use of authoring/content management systems, Adobe InDesign, or similar tools
Excellent written and spoken German and English
Precise, structured writing style and strong technical understanding
Team player with initiative, commitment, and a strong quality focus
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join our vision of “Electrification of Everything”
Room to shape your own ideas and implement process improvements
Individual training and development opportunities
Modern working environment in an innovative company

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical DocumentationProgramming LanguagesPower Supply DevicesEmbedded SystemsIndustrial Fieldbus SystemsControl UnitsParameterization ProcessesTechnical AnalysisCompliance StandardsVisual Content Creation

Soft Skills

Team PlayerInitiativeCommitmentQuality FocusStructured Writing