Senior Technical Writer for Energy Storage & Smart Grids

Alfen B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days + 13 ADV

Flexible working options

Training and development

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Social activities

Job summary

Alfen B.V. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to translate complex electrical engineering knowledge into clear documentation for energy storage systems, smart grids, and related products.

You will join the Energy Storage Systems R&D team, collaborating with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and structure information, while writing in English and ensuring consistency across documentation. The role offers a hybrid work setup from our Almere headquarters, with opportunities for training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level education in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a project-based engineering environment.
• Experience working in a CMS and with DITA XML using an XML editor.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Knowledge of 3D illustration software (such as Creo Illustrate) is a plus.
• A proactive and independent attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create well-structured documents in our CMS that describe technical processes, products, or systems.
• Design accurate and clear technical illustrations and diagrams to support documentation.
• Make technical content understandable for various audiences, such as internal teams or external customers.
• Keep documentation up to date and ensure changes are correctly implemented.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary project teams and meetings.
• Proactively participate in the continual improvement of the design and consistency of documentation.

Skills

Analytical

Linguistic skills

Tech affinity

Independent attitude

Education

Bachelor or Master in a technical field

Tools

CMS

DITA XML

XML editor

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

Creo Illustrate

Job description

Alfen B.V. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to translate complex electrical engineering knowledge into clear documentation for energy storage systems, smart grids, and related products.

You will join the Energy Storage Systems R&D team, collaborating with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and structure information, while writing in English and ensuring consistency across documentation. The role offers a hybrid work setup from our Almere headquarters, with opportunities for training,