Technical Author

Alten Nederland; Hengelo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car with fuel card

Monthly net expense allowance

27 vacation days + 10 extra option

Pension scheme

Job summary

ALTEN Nederland is seeking Technical Authors to create and update user manuals and maintenance documentation in S1000D/XML for complex mechanical and electronic devices. You will collaborate with internal teams to gather accurate data and reflect current product configurations.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical authoring, a strong engineering background, and experience with S1000D and illustration tools. Naval or military experience is a plus; hybrid work is possible in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical authoring, preferably in an industrial or defense-related context.
• Solid knowledge of the S1000D V3.0 standard and V4.1 Data Modules (DMs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and update user manuals and maintenance documentation in S1000D/XML format for complex mechanical and electronic devices.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to gather accurate technical data and ensure documentation reflects current product configurations.
• Develop and edit technical illustrations using appropriate CAD or illustration tools.
• Review and publish technical documents in accordance with internal and customer-specific quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with the S1000D documentation standard and other relevant regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of authoring processes and documentation quality.

Skills

Technical authoring

S1000D

STE knowledge

Illustration tools

WebX

Electrical engineering

Naval/military experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Arbortext

Oxygen XML Editor

CreoView

Job description

The Position

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Technical Authors to join our team and contribute to ongoing client projects.

• Hengelo Netherlands
• Possibility of hybrid working

As a technical author your main tasks will include:

• Create and update user manuals and maintenance documentation in S1000D/XML format for complex mechanical and electronic devices.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to gather accurate technical data and ensure documentation reflects current product configurations.
• Develop and edit technical illustrations using appropriate CAD or illustration tools.
• Review and publish technical documents in accordance with internal and customer-specific quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with the S1000D documentation standard and other relevant regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of authoring processes and documentation quality.

Your Profile

• This role requires Dutch security clearance due to work in the defence sector. Please note that only candidates who meet government eligibility requirements for this screening can be considered.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical authoring, preferably in an industrial or defense-related context.
• Solid knowledge of the S1000D V3.0 standard and V4.1 Data Modules (DMs) is a plus
• Knowledge / experience in the field of STE (Simplified Technical English) is a plus.
• Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex systems and procedures clearly and accurately.
• Experience in the naval or military industry is an advantage.
• Authoring Tools: WebX (preferred), or other XML-based tools such as Arbortext, Oxygen XML Editor.
• Illustration Tools: CreoView, Isodraw, Adobe Illustrator, or similar 2D/3D CAD tools.

Working Conditions

• Permanent contract
• You get a lease car with a fuel card
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme without personal contribution

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN Nederland operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN Nederland offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.