Technical Writer - Maintenance and Operation Manuals

ATEXIS; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm is looking for a Technical Writer to gather and deliver technical information for projects in the rail sector. Responsibilities include writing and updating documentation in XML format, collecting information from experts, and ensuring documentation accuracy in both Swedish and English. The ideal candidate has relevant educational background or experience in technical writing, and proficiency in XML tools. This position offers a full-time permanent contract located in Västerås, Sweden.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or equivalent work experience in technical documentation.
• Experience in technical writing or information design.
• Experience in technical work within rail, aviation, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Gather and deliver technical information for products and systems.
• Write and update technical documentation, including maintenance instructions.
• Review, translate, and proofread documentation in Swedish and English.

Skills

Technical documentation

Excellent proficiency in Swedish and English

Experience in automation, rail, or aviation

Experience as a technical writer

Education

Relevant education in technical documentation or engineering

Tools

Arbortext XML

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

Technical Writer - Maintenance and Operation Manuals

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Who are we?

ATEXIS is a multinational consulting firm specialized in providing engineering support services to clients, including leading companies in the aerospace, defense, naval, rail, energy, and industrial sectors.

We are currently looking for a Technical Writer to work on a project with one of our clients in the rail sector in Västerås (Stockholm).

Responsibilities

As a technical writer, you will be responsible for gathering, processing, and delivering technical information for our products and systems. You will be involved in the documentation process and work closely with system engineers, trainers, and other specialists to ensure that the documentation is accurate, clear, and useful.

• Collect technical information from various sources, such as system engineers, coordinators, and trainers.
• Participate in customer meetings to ensure documentation requirements are met.
• Attend internal meetings for feedback and reporting.
• Write and update technical documentation in XML format, including:
  • Technical descriptions
  • Maintenance instructions
  • Fault-finding instructions
  • Driver manuals
• Review, translate, and proofread documentation in both Swedish and English.
• Create and update technical illustrations.
• Administer and update document revisions.
• Support the team according to plan, including proofreading colleagues’ documents.
• Hands‑on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Relevant education in technical documentation, information design, engineering, or a related field.
• Alternatively, equivalent work experience, such as maintenance technician.
• Experience in technical work within automation, rail, aviation or similar industries.
• Experience as a technical writer, information designer, or communicator.
• Excellent proficiency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Merits

• Experience working with railway vehicles.
• Knowledge of Arbortext XML, content management systems (CMS), and scripting.
• Understand how customers actually use documentation in the field.
• Align documentation with real operational and maintenance workflows.
• Understand and implement customer-driven validation and acceptance criteria.
• Translate customer use cases into document structure, content depth, and usability.
• Ensure the documentation is technically correct, safe, and configuration-aligned.
• Support documentation acceptance during testing, commissioning, and final delivery.

ATEXIS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.