Technical Writer - Content Delivery and Multi-Channel Publishing (human)

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a Technical Writer to craft high-quality English documentation for our robotics products. You will maintain modular XML/ST4 content, contribute to API references, and collaborate with software teams to ensure technical accuracy.

The role emphasizes Docs-as-Code workflows, Sphinx/Doxygen toolchains, and knowledge of robotic protocols such as Modbus and Profinet. Fluency in English is essential; German skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Training as a Technical Writer or comparable qualification.
• Technical degree or graduation from a technical college.
• Very good command of English as the main documentation language; German skills desirable.
• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation.
• Confident use of MS Office and collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong writing skills and ability to prepare complex technical content clearly.
• Knowledge of Machinery Directive and VDI guidelines.
• Structured, independent working style and good communication skills.
• Experience with Docs-as-Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows).
• Knowledge in code-related documentation (APIs, interfaces).
• Familiarity with Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe; and toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, English documentation (operating, assembly, repair, maintenance).
• Maintain and develop modular content in XML/ST4 CMS.
• Develop efficient information architectures and documentation structures.
• Create translation-friendly content and support localization.
• Collaborate with cross-site teams during product development.
• Use Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint for collaboration.
• Build and maintain a Docs-as-Code framework (Git, Markdown, CI/CD).
• Contribute to API references and interface specifications.
• Document Python, C++, ROS and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Align ST4 content with Docs-as-Code workflows and collaborate with developers.

Skills

Technical writing

English proficiency

Communication

Structured working style

Docs-as-Code

Education

Technical writing training

Technical degree or college diploma

Tools

Quanos Schema ST4

XML

Git

Markdown/reStructuredText

Sphinx

Doxygen

Confluence

Jira

Teams/SharePoint

Job description

Your mission & challenges

Your general tasks:

• Preparation of high‑quality, standards‑compliant technical documentation in English (e.g., operating, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions)

• Structured creation, maintenance, and further development of modular content in the XML‑based content management system Quanos Schema ST4

• Development and further optimization of efficient information architectures and documentation structures

• Creation of translation‑friendly content and support of the translation and localization process

• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary, cross‑site teams throughout the product development process

• Use of modern collaboration and knowledge‑management tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint

Your focus tasks:

• Building, maintaining, and further developing a Docs‑as‑Code framework (e.g., Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD‑based publication processes) for development teams, including templates, guidelines, and review processes

• Creating or contributing to code‑related documentation, such as API references and interface specifications

• Using and integrating technologies such as Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or comparable tools to document technologies like Python, C++, and ROS or industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT

• Harmonizing ST4‑based content with Docs‑as‑Code workflows in the future

• Close collaboration with software developers and Product Owners to ensure technical accuracy

What we can look forward to

• Training as a Technical Writer, a comparable qualification, or specialization in a relevant field

• Alternatively: technical degree or graduation from a technical college

• Professional experience in technical documentation or in a comparable software‑engineering environment (e.g., software development, API/Developer documentation)

• Very good command of English (main documentation language); good German skills desirable

• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation

• Confident use of MS Office and modern collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint)

• Strong writing skills and the ability to prepare complex technical content accurately and clearly

• Knowledge of relevant standards (Machinery Directive, VDI guidelines)

• Structured, independent working style and strong communication skills

• Experience with Docs‑as‑Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows)

• Knowledge in the creation of code‑related documentation (APIs, interfaces)

• Confident use of Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or similar toolchains

• Understanding of programming languages such as Python, C++, ideally ROS and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT

• Ability to build and maintain an internal documentation framework (templates, guidelines)

• Experience in robotics or related mechatronics/automation environments is desirable