Technical Writer

GEA Germany GmbH; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking a Technical Writer to own documentation across our product portfolio, driving standardization, quality, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, product owners, and subject matter experts to ensure manuals meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Our technologies range from spray drying systems to powder handling equipment, offering a broad range of products and technical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical writing or end-user manuals, preferably in mechanical engineering or industrial settings.
• Solid understanding of relevant standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to work with a broad range of engineers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate technical documentation including operation manuals and customer instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and product owners across the lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate documentation activities to support project deliverables.
• Coordinate translation activities with external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement of documentation processes, tools, templates, and standards.
• Help define new procedures and ways of working for technical documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Structured authoring tools

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation? GEA Process Engineering is looking for a Technical Writer who will take ownership of technical documentation across our product portfolio and help drive standardization, quality, and continuous improvement. Working closely with engineers, project managers, product owners, and subject matter experts, you will ensure that our documentation meets customer needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Our technologies range from spray drying systems to powder handling equipment, providing a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of products and technical disciplines.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Create, maintain, and validate technical documentation, including operation manuals and costumer instructions, in accordance with applicable standards, directives, and internal guidelines
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the documentation lifecycle
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on documentation activities to support project deliverables and timelines
• Coordinate translation activities with external translation partners
• Drive continuous improvement of documentation processes, tools, templates, and standards
• Participate in defining and implementing new procedures, guidelines, and ways of working for technical documentation

Your Profile / Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we are looking for a colleague who is passionate about communicating complex technical information in a clear and structured way. Furthermore, we imagine that you have:

• Proven experience in technical writing, technical documentation, or end-user manuals, preferably within a mechanical engineering or industrial environment
• Solid understanding of relevant standards, regulations, directives, and compliance requirements
• Excellent written communication skills and a high level of proficiency in English
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and systematic approach to work
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of technical experts and stakeholders
• Interest in improving processes, systems, and tools related to documentation management
• Experience with documentation management systems, content management systems, or structured authoring tools is considered an advantage

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Kári Holgarsson, Director Engineering Support on phone no. [phone] or by email [e-mail].

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.