Senior Technical Writer

Randstad Enterprise

Hengelo

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Personal development opportunities

International work experience

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Technical Writer for a challenging role in Hengelo. You will develop essential user documentation for high‑tech radar and command & control systems, focusing on maritime applications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of technical writing experience. Proficient English skills and familiarity with S1000D and XML are essential. This is a full-time position with a strong emphasis on collaboration within an expert team.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Writer or similar role.
Strong background with high-tech electrical systems.
Proficiency with S1000D and structured data documentation.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Operator, Maintenance, and System Manuals.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Manage technical documentation projects from initiation to delivery.

Skills

Technical writing

English language proficiency

Research and documentation

Collaboration with SMEs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical domain

Tools

S1000D

Component Content Management System

Structured data documentation (XML)

Job description

Senior Technical Writer role at Randstad Enterprise

Job type: 1 year contract (High possibility of extension)

Mandatory requirement: Dutch nationality is required (Due to data security regulations)

Say hi to tackling complex technical challenges in an inspiring work environment.

About the job

Join the Customer Documentation Team within the Supportability Engineering Department at Thales in Hengelo. You will play a crucial role in developing essential user documentation for high‑tech Radar and Command & Control Systems, primarily used in the maritime domain.

Core responsibilities

As the Senior Technical Writer with an Electrical background, you will create, write, and maintain clear, accurate, and consistent Operator, Maintenance, and System Manuals for our advanced maritime systems.
Proactively collect and research technical information, study engineering specifications, and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the organization.
Test and validate technical procedures directly on the actual systems to ensure accuracy and user‑friendliness.
Take the lead on technical documentation projects, managing them successfully from initiation to final delivery.
Convert complex technical and electrical concepts into easily understandable information for a diverse range of end‑users.

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Electrical domain (or equivalent technical background) with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer/Author or a similar documentation‑focused role.
Proven strong background and affinity with high‑tech electrical systems and technology.
Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Experience with S1000D (specifically V3.0 and V4.1 Data Modules). Knowledge of structured data documentation (XML) and experience with a Component Content Management System (CSDB/CMS). Knowledge or experience in the field of Simplified Technical English (STE).
Availability for a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

What you’ll gain

An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high‑tech environment.
Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.
The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.
A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work‑life balance.

About Thales

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Legal disclaimer

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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