Technical Author

One Web; Porto; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

One Web, based in Porto, is looking for a Technical Author to create and review technical documentation for high-tech companies. This role involves translating complex technical content into clear, user-friendly materials and ensuring documentation quality. Candidates should have a degree in Communication or Applied Languages, strong writing and communication skills, and be detail-oriented. An interest in technology and ability to work in an international team are essential. One Web promotes diversity and equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable team player with solid communication skills.
• Experience with international teams and high-tech assignments.
• Background in translation and engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and publish technical procedures for manufacturing.
• Translate complex technical content into Simplified Technical English.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Communication

Applied Languages

European languages and literatures

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and skilled in simplifying complex concepts? From our office in Porto, you will work on challenging assignments for high‑tech companies in the Netherlands. In this role, you bridge the gap between technical concepts and documents that ensure the manufacturability and serviceability of products. If you have a knack for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to make technology understandable, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Technical Author at WEB, you will play a vital role in creating, reviewing, and publishing technical procedures. These procedures are critical for the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of our clients’ products, both for manufacturability and serviceability. In this role you will collaborate closely with industrial engineers to draft and refine technical procedures. Using the right tools, you ensure that documented procedures follow industry standards.

• Translating complex technical content into Simplified Technical English to ensure clarity and usability across all customer sites.
• Ensuring quality assurance so that documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and follows necessary standards, facilitating ease of use for all stakeholders.
• Reviewing and improving existing documents and procedures.

Qualifications

You are a technical author located in Porto seeking your next challenge. You enjoy working in an international team on complex high‑tech assignments. You are proactive, demonstrate solid communication skills, and are an adaptable team player with a keen eye for detail. You have a background in:

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Communication
• Applied Languages
• European languages and literatures
• Translation and engineering background (not mandatory but can be a plus).

About WEB

We are a Dutch company located in the Silicon Valley of the Netherlands, Eindhoven. With more than 100 colleagues in the Projects Unit of WEB operating from Eindhoven, Porto, and our new site in Florina, we support OEMs in the Brainport region with the industrialization of their high‑tech modules and systems. The Project Unit of WEB consists of industrialization engineers, technical authors, project leaders, team leaders, and competence leaders. With a thorough understanding of the products, tools, and processes, our Project Unit aims to support our clients efficiently. The unit has an international character with engineers from across the globe and has grown considerably since its establishment in 2020. With exciting opportunities ahead of us, we are far from finished!

At WEB, we value diversity and are committed to promoting gender equality across all levels of our organisation. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace creates creativity, innovation, and better outcomes for our clients and colleagues. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment.