Documentation Engineer

K-tronik GmbH

Documentation Engineer responsible for developing technical customer documentation for advanced products at K-tronik. Collaborating with international teams and utilizing modern documentation processes.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You independently develop audience-oriented technical customer documentation for our sophisticated products
You write documentation in English using an XML-based authoring system
You work independently based on your technical knowledge, research, development documentation, and product simulations, and conduct interviews with internal subject-matter experts when needed
You support the entire documentation process – from research and information architecture to publication and handover to translation
You create clear information architectures, implement documentation concepts, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our digital documentation products
You support the digitization of documentation processes and bring your experience in applying new technologies and AI
You collaborate closely with our editorial team as well as international teams from development and other departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in engineering, natural sciences, or a comparable field of study, or equivalent vocational training
Professional experience in technical communication and mastery of documentation methods such as topic-based writing, single-source publishing, and cross-media publishing
Solid knowledge of XML-based authoring systems
Experience working in agile environments, documenting products with short release cycles, and using version control and change-management tools
Quick comprehension, strong technical curiosity, and the ability to independently learn complex technical subjects
Programming experience or knowledge of a programming language, as well as demonstrable experience in applying AI
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Very good German and English language skills, including command of technical terminology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
Flexible working hours
30 days of annual leave and flexible vacation planning
Regular team events
Recognized as a Kununu TOP Company
Corporate benefits (employee offers)
Free beverages
Individual professional development opportunities
360° support: feedback discussions, career planning, relocation assistance, etc.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical communicationdocumentation methodstopic-based writingsingle-source publishingcross-media publishingXML-based authoring systemsagile environmentsversion controlchange-management toolsAI application

Soft Skills

quick comprehensionstrong technical curiosityindependent learninganalytical skillsabstract reasoning

Certifications

degree in engineeringdegree in natural sciencesvocational training