Technical Writer

Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our Operations team and bring your passion and talent to work.

Technical Writer (100%)

Männedorf, Zürich

Your contribution

In this challenging and important role, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining technical documentation for Tecan products, tailored to end users, service, and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Create user documentation such as operating, service, and software manuals
• Create assembly plans and test procedures for product manufacturing
• Create and maintain content for specific audiences using an XML-based CMS (Schema ST4) and DTP software (Adobe FrameMaker)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Implement documentation-relevant content from risk analyses
• Product photography and image editing
• Create technical illustrations from 2D and 3D data
• Write and edit texts in English and German
• Coordinate translation projects and manage terminology

Your background

We're not just looking for hard skills: We're looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• Degree in a technical field and further training as a Technical Writer, or a degree focused on Technical Communication, or several years of experience as a Technical Writer
• At least 5 years of professional experience
• Proficient with common DTP, illustration, and image editing tools (FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Professional experience with Schema ST4
• Skilled in using 3D illustration software (e.g., Creo Illustrate, 3DViaComposer, or similar)
• Excellent German (native speaker level) and English (C1) skills, both written and spoken fluency
• Able to collaborate with others to gather necessary information
• Capable of filtering relevant information and preparing audience-specific documentation that meets regulatory and company requirements

W hat makes working at Tecan unique

The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow

• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Join Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work .

We're looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).

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