Documentation Engineer

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical writing and documentation expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll ensure the development and delivery of high-quality maintenance documentation aligned with ISR (In-Service Reliability) requirements. Day-to-day, youll work closely with teams across the business (including Project Managers, Documentation Leads, and ISR Managers), coordinate with subcontractors and equipment suppliers, and communicate effectively with customers on project planning and deliverables.

Youll specifically take care of creating and managing maintenance documentation plans and ensuring adherence to Alstoms standards, but also contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes and tools.

Well look to you for:

• Defining and implementing the maintenance documentation plan in alignment with ISR management objectives.
• Producing high-quality maintenance documentation, including technical manuals and parts catalogues, in both German and English.
• Managing the documentation team and ensuring deliverables meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets.
• Ensuring compliance with Alstoms standard methods and tools for documentation, including electronic catalogues.
• Collecting and capitalizing on REX (Return of Experience) data to enhance future projects.
• Maintaining and updating the documentation database (ILS PDM) accurately and consistently.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering university degree or equivalent.
• C1-level certification or diploma in German language.
• Experience in technical writing and translation (35 years), particularly for maintenance manuals and parts catalogues.
• Knowledge of ISR elements such as RAMS, LORA, RCM, and LCC.
• Strong skills in HTML/XML for documentation purposes.
• Fluency in English and German languages.
• Attention to detail, decision-making skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience in the rail or transportation domain is a plus.