Technical Writer*

About Us:

TOMRA is a global leader in the development of sensor-based sorting technologies and plays a key role in optimizing resource utilization. With over 7,400 installations in more than 100 countries, we are pioneers in the field of recycling and waste management. Our goal is to recover valuable materials from waste streams, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Why TOMRA?

At TOMRA, you will find more than just a job – you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. As an international, growing company with a family-like atmosphere, we offer you an environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. We rely on flat hierarchies where every opinion matters.

• Innovative Environment: Work in a future-oriented company that is a global leader in the field of recycling and waste management.
• Career Development: We support your growth and offer international opportunities.
• Global Presence: Be part of a team that operates worldwide and makes a real difference.

As a technical writer at TOMRA, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and reviewing technical documents, ensuring all materials are of a high quality and comply with the relevant rules, standards and regulations. You enjoy collaborating closely and working effectively in interdisciplinary teams and keep up to date with trends in technical documentation, such as multimedia documentation (e.g. videos, tutorials). You're passionate about researching complex technical topics and bringing them to life via simple, coherent video tutorials.

Your responsibilities as a technical writer will include:

• using our content management system (SCHEMA ST4) to create and revise our technical documents, including user manuals, pre-installation requirements (PIRs), software manuals, and service information,
• creating graphics using SolidWorks composer and Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop,
• independently researching and preparing technical information,
• ensuring that our technical documentation complies with relevant standards and regulations,
• translation management via CMS,
• keeping up to date with trends in technical documentation (e.g. multimedia documentation, tutorials) and providing input for the optimization of our processes and tooling (e.g. the usage of AI tools)

Candidates should possess one of the following:

• a degree in technical writing, multimedia documentation, communication, translation, or related field
• a technical background with further training as a technical writer (e.g. TEKOM)
• a vocational training as a technician with several years of experience as a technical writer
• must be located close to Wedel (Hamburg) or Mülheim-Kärlich (Koblenz)

Additionally the ideal candidate will have:

• a high level of written and spoken English and German,
• initial experience or familiarity with industry-standard tools such as CMS (Schema ST4), SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), etc.
• strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills in order to work effectively with other departments,
• the ability to quickly analyze and understand technical information and convey it clearly and effectively to a target group,
• prior professional experience in the field of technical documentation is an asset 
• good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g.: Machinery Directive)

What we provide you with:

💻 Laptop
📱 Company smartphone
🛠️ All necessary work equipment
🦺 Personal protective equipment (PPE), if required

What we offer:

🏖️ 30 vacation days
💼 Company pension plan & group accident insurance
🌍 International SOS – also for private use
⏰ Flexible working hours
👶 Flexible parental leave – helping you balance work and family life
📈 Participation opportunities through TOMRA shares
🛍️ Employee discounts in the TOMRA online shop
🚴 (E-)bike leasing
🏋️ Support with gym memberships
📚 A wide range of training opportunities & individual development programs
🤝 Coaching options for your personal and professional growth

Interested?

If you’re excited about becoming part of our team and want to make a difference with us, we look forward to receiving your application! (Please submit in English.)

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*Tomra does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age and other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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