Technical Writer

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the mobile machinery sector, is seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Documentation Editor to produce, manage, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for their products. Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring documentation is clear, accurate, and compliant with industry standards, supporting products from conception through to final distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, write, and update technical documentation, including user and maintenance manuals, spare parts catalogs, assembly guides, and datasheets for a wide range of mobile machinery.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to gather complex technical information and translate it into user-friendly content.
• Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and compliant with current regulations, including the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC and updates).
• Manage the entire lifecycle of technical documentation, from creation to publication and distribution.
• Support translation teams by ensuring terminological consistency and providing accurate reference materials.
• Organize and maintain a structured database of technical content (components, procedures, specifications, BOMs) to optimize reuse and streamline documentation processes.

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in writing user and maintenance manuals for complex machinery, preferably in agricultural, construction, earth-moving, or lifting sectors.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles, with ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and functional diagrams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Professional tools:
• InDesign for professional layout
• Illustrator for vector graphics and schematics
• Photoshop for image processing
• Acrobat for managing PDFs
• CAD and rendering software:
• Advanced knowledge of Solid Edge for 3D model analysis and exploded views
• Good knowledge of Keyshot for photorealistic rendering
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with BOM consultation, component coding, and data management.
• Optional programming skills: basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python for content automation or web management.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

• Technical diploma or degree (Engineering, Industrial Technical Certificate) or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent Italian and good technical English (written and spoken).
• Proactive, autonomous, and able to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.
• Precision, attention to detail, and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Practical skills: able to model objects independently via technical drawing and use measuring tools (calipers, thread gauges, multimeters).
• Able to work effectively in teams and under pressure.