Technical Writer (f/m/d)

SEE designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.

SEE strives to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. Our culture guides everything we do – how we partner with our customers and suppliers, attract and retain top talent, and create value for our stakeholders.

SEE generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and has approximately 17,000 employees. The company operates out of 46 countries/territories, and our products are distributed in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description: 

We seek an experienced Technical Writer to join our team, who will become the owner of the technical documentation for a selection of our Sealed Air Cryovac packaging machines.
They will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the documentation by: 

•   Creating and updating the technical documentation, working in close contact with project managers (matrix organization), locations and suppliers
•   Organizing and ordering technical documentation translations through external translation agencies
•   Controlling translated document layouts for errors and translation inconsistencies
•   Publishing the documents on internal websites
•   Taking and editing digital photographs and drawings for integration into the technical documentation
•   Creating instructional graphics based on existing 3D CAD models
•   Helping the company shape the way from printed instructions to digital media
•   Creating and editing maintenance and training videos for service technicians and customers

Day to day Responsibilities: 

• Creation and publication of, on time, Technical Documentation for machine orders (both European and International)
• Ensuring the technical and professional correctness of the complete technical manual including:
  • Installation instructions, cleaning & maintenance procedures
  • Safety instructions 
  • Software descriptions and operator instructions
  • Trouble shooting
  • Spare parts catalogs
•   Creation and maintenance of technical sales specification sheets
•   Performing daily business in a timely and professional manner
•   Keeping documentation databases updated with the newest technical information 

Education, Experience, and Certifications: 

•   Experience as a Technical Writer in the machinery industry
•   Experience with Adobe Framemaker, Adobe CC 
•   Experience with SolidWorks tools, Composer, PDM, 3D CAD as a plus 
•   Experience in the use of SAP or of another ERP system as a plus 
•   Knowledge of EU Technical Documentation Standards and Machinery Directives 

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•   Likes working methodically, shows great attention to detail and strives to complete tasks
•   Self-sufficient, strong communication skills, resilient, teamwork, ownership
•   Languages: Fluent English (documentation master), German

What we offer:

• Very independent position in a well coordinated team 
• Pleasant, familiar working atmosphere, open culture
• Central location with connection to public transport and parking space
• Opportunity to contribute and develop your skills 

Interested? Here's what you need to do:

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents in electronic form via the application button. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 041 349 47 50.

Requisition id: 46876 

Relocation: No  

SEE is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify,  infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. SEE prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the SEE name or logo. SEE will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]. 

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