Senior Technical Writer

Role Overview

KION is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior technical writer to join our team. This technical writing role transforms complex data and information for automation & robotics into high-quality, technical information that supports both human learning and AI-based applications.

What You Will Do

Analyze engineering data, SME input, and source materials to produce approved structured content and - in collaboration with information architecture- intelligent content for both, human re-use (training and other) and machine-based (AI) consumption. Create, maintain & distribute content in line with RLS support scope (source language: US English).

Why It Might Be a Fit

5+ years of Technical Writing experience, Clear, concise technical writing and editing skills, Familiarity with structured content tools or willingness to learn, Attention to detail and consistency in terminology and formatting, Collaboration and communication with cross functional teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Technical Writing experience
• Clear, concise technical writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with structured content tools or willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and consistency in terminology and formatting
• Collaboration and communication with cross functional teams
• Experience in crafting technical or product documentation from engineering data or SME input within automotive, robotics or other engineering & software development environments
• Proficiency in DITA
• Solid understanding of structured content best practices for human and machine (AI) consumption
• Hands on experience using authoring or content management tools
• Experience collaborating with engineers or cross functional teams to capture and validate information
• Exposure to global content needs, including translation or localization workflows
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, or a related field, equivalent experience may be substituted
• Foundational knowledge of technical writing principles or structured content practices through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• Certification in technical communication or content development

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities