Rolling Stock Technical Writer – Railway (M/F)

LGM; Nola; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-step recruitment process

Onboarding program

Career path development

Upskilling with e-learning

Supportive work environment

Job summary

LGM Italia is seeking an experienced technical documentation specialist to join our team. You will work on rolling stock documentation, from specifications to maintenance manuals, ensuring accuracy in Italian and English.

You will liaise with design offices, maintenance teams and operators, translating complex concepts into clear content. A background in rail systems and knowledge of DITA XML are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have Italian as native language and fluent English.
• Minimum 2–3 years in technical documentation or railway mechanical engineering.
• Technical education in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering; strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of DITA XML and S1000D is a plus; familiarity with railway standards (EN 50126 RAMS).
• Ability to translate complex concepts clearly; able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand rolling stock systems: traction, braking, bogies, doors, HVAC, on-board systems.
• Analyse specifications, data sheets, and 2D/3D drawings.
• Coordinate with design offices, engineering, maintenance, manufacturers and operators.
• Produce maintenance and operating documentation (manuals, IPCs, procedures).
• Ensure quality and consistency per company standards and rail sector requirements.
• Manage stakeholder comments and revisions in Italian and English.

Skills

Italian (native)

English (fluent)

French knowledge (adv)

Technical writing

Railway engineering

DITA XML

S1000D

Electrical/Electronic Eng

RAMS EN50126

Technical translation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Eng degree

Tools

DITA XML

S1000D

Job description

The mission of the LGM Group is to design unique innovative solutions (products, organizational, or technological) for large industrial groups, aiming to enhance the performance of large complex systems and infrastructures during operational and maintenance phases.

LGM is the historical entity of the Group, where everything started more than 30 years ago. Today, LGM comprises approximately 1100 employees, both in France and internationally, who analyze, optimize, and manage the design, operation, and maintenance of complex systems.

Your Role

Reporting to LGM Italia, and working from the input data provided, you will carry out the following tasks:

• Understand how complex railway rolling stock systems work (trains, metros, trams, locomotives): traction, braking, bogies, doors, air conditioning, on-board systems, electrical and electronic architecture.
• Analyse technical specifications, definition files and 2D/3D drawings.
• Liaise with expert teams (design offices, engineering, maintenance, manufacturers and operators).
• Produce the maintenance and operating technical documentation for rolling stock: maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues (IPC), troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures, operating instructions.
• Ensure the quality control (technical content and form) of the deliverables produced.
• Contribute to project progress monitoring and risk management.
• Review and edit existing documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with company standards and railway sector requirements.
• Manage comments and revisions from internal and external stakeholders, in Italian and English.

Your Profile And The Qualities We Are Looking For

• Native Italian speaker, with fluent English, written and spoken (documentation and exchanges are in both languages). Fluency in French would be a significant advantage for communicating with LGM’s head office in France and its subsidiaries across French-speaking countries.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in technical documentation or railway mechanical engineering.
• Technical education (mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering, transport or equivalent) including proven technical writing skills.
• Good technical knowledge of complex electromechanical systems, and ideally successful experience in the railway sector, particularly on rolling stock (maintenance, design office or technical documentation).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, understandable terms.
• Knowledge of technical documentation standards such as DITA XML and S1000D would be an asset, as would knowledge of railway frameworks (e.g. EN 50126 / RAMS, or interoperability specifications).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Rigour in carrying out tasks and following processes.
• Residence near Nola (Naples area) or local mobility preferred.

What We Offer

• A simple, smooth recruitment process (3 steps in 3 weeks maximum).
• Onboarding before and after your arrival, with regular check-ins.
• A career path built on our framework of 12 job families and more than 100 different roles.
• Individualised, effective upskilling thanks to a training system proven over 30 years (self-service e-learning platform, internal meetups, mentoring, etc.).
• A company where everyone can thrive and help make LGM a place where everyone feels good: our processes set a framework, not barriers.