Robotics Technical Writer: AI-Driven, Future-Proof Docs

NEURA Robotics; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a technically proficient writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation for robotics products and software.

You will structure content in XML-based systems, ensure translation-friendly language, and collaborate with engineering, product management, software, service, and quality teams to keep documentation future-ready and compliant with standards such as ISO and Machinery directives.

Qualifications

• Training as a Technical Writer or comparable qualification.
• At least three years of professional experience in creating technical documentation or comparable experience.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex technical information clearly to target groups.
• Very good command of English; German skills desirable.
• Experience with content management systems, XML-based and modular documentation; particularly Quanos Schema ST4.
• Confident use of MS Office and collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience in creating translation-friendly content and applying consistent terminology.
• Interest in using AI-supported tools for technical writing and content review.
• Knowledge of standards like Machinery Directive and ISO; awareness of VDI guidelines.
• Interest in future-proof documentation topics such as digital product passports and cybersecurity documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English, tailored to target groups like operating, user, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions, software manuals, and system documentation.
• Structure, maintain, and develop modular content in the XML-based Quanos Schema ST4 CMS.
• Develop and improve information architectures and product documentation structures.
• Develop new information and documentation concepts for robotics products and related software content.
• Advance documentation concepts to be future-proof, addressing digital product passports and regulatory topics.
• Develop, maintain, and apply terminology consistently for translation-friendly communication.
• Leverage AI-supported tools to enhance documentation creation, reviews, and terminology management.
• Create translation-friendly content and support localization processes.
• Assist risk assessments per applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary, cross-site teams throughout the product development process.
• Use modern collaboration tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint.

Skills

Technical writing

Target-group oriented communication

Independent working style

Strong communication skills

English proficiency

German skills desirable

Education

Technical writer training

Technical degree

Tools

Quanos Schema ST4

XML-based documentation

Confluence

Jira

Teams

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

NEURA Robotics is seeking a technically proficient writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation for robotics products and software.

You will structure content in XML-based systems, ensure translation-friendly language, and collaborate with engineering, product management, software, service, and quality teams to keep documentation future-ready and compliant with standards such as ISO and Machinery directives.