Technical Documentation Specialist

Wabtec; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wabtec in München invites a Technical Documentation Specialist to develop and maintain documentation for railway display and audio systems. You will work with hardware and device engineering teams to ensure accurate, standards-compliant materials that support product development and certification activities.

This role involves creating diagrams and manuals, coordinating translations for international customers, and managing version control to align with product lifecycle updates.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in technical writing within railway, embedded systems, or industrial electronics environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and certification processes is a plus.
• Fluency in German with strong English communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and illustration extraction is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and improve technical documentation for railway display and audio systems.
• Create system descriptions, data sheets, installation guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Collaborate with hardware and device engineering teams to gather accurate information.
• Prepare documentation for certification and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate localization and translation for international customers.
• Manage version control and align with product lifecycle updates.
• Support tender-related deliverables and customer-facing documentation.

Kenntnisse

Technical writing

German fluency

English communication

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Interpret engineering drawings

Embedded systems understanding

Display technologies knowledge

Ausbildung

Degree in Technical Communication, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Graphical tools

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

As a Technical Documentation Specialist -Railway Display and Audio Systems & Device Engineering at Wabtec, you will be part of a highly collaborative engineering environment focused on railway display and audio systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers, device engineering teams, and compliance specialists to ensure all technical documentation accurately reflects system designs and meets industry standards. You will also collaborate with global stakeholders, including certification bodies and customers, to support product lifecycle documentation and tender-related deliverables.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Embedded Systems Engineering group, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving technical documentation for railway display and audio systems. You will ensure that all documentation is clear, accurate, and compliant with railway industry standards, supporting both engineering teams and external stakeholders. In this role, you will create structured documentation that supports product development, certification processes, and customer delivery requirements. You will also contribute to process improvements by maintaining version control, supporting standardization efforts, and ensuring documentation aligns with product lifecycle updates. Your work will directly support engineering teams, certification activities, and customer-facing deliverables, while reporting into the relevant engineering or documentation leadership structure within the division.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for railway display and audio systems
• Create system descriptions, hardware datasheets, installation guides, and maintenance manuals
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather and validate technical information
• Prepare and update documentation for certification and regulatory compliance
• Create supporting materials such as diagrams, wiring schematics, and block diagrams
• Manage version control and ensure alignment with product lifecycle changes
• Support customer documentation requirements for tenders and project deliveries
• Coordinate localization and translation of documentation for international customers

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Technical Communication, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in technical writing within railway, embedded systems, or industrial electronics environments
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as MS Office, Visio, and graphical tools
• Experience with regulatory and certification documentation (e.g., EN 50155, EN 50121, IEC standards) is a plus
• Fluency in German (native or equivalent) and strong communication skills in English
• Experience with CAD tools and illustration extraction is an advantage
• Understanding of embedded systems, display technologies, or EMC/safety standards is a plus

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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