Documentation Engineer

Would you like to join a highly skilled documentation team creating instructions and manuals for world class marine propulsion products? Do you strive towards delivering high-quality technical documentation, then look no further!

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Documentation Engineer to join Kongsberg Maritime’s Global Customer Support division based in Kristinehamn. We are looking for a driven and organised individual who is passionate about technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

As Documentation Engineer you will collaborate on development of instructions and procedures and take responsibility for the documentation work for a product or procedure. You will be responsible for planning, coordination, execution, control and development of documentation for products or procedures. Documentation may include technical function descriptions, quality instructions, inspection and test plans.

 What we can offer

We offer an inspiring and safe work environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future. A position with a wide range of challenging work tasks, opportunities to make a real difference and develop on a technical and personal level. You will have the opportunity to work with the documentation for unique products at a world leading supplier of maritime solutions. You will work in an international environment and in multidisciplinary team collaboration. We can offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly remote based on your work tasks.

 Qualifications and experience

To succeed in this role, a genuine interest in technology and/or marine products and a passion for documentation writing is essential. Experience as a Technical Communicator, education in a related field, as well as knowledge from working in an XML-based tool (preferably according to S1000D & structural / architectural level) are all highly advantageous. Additionally, we prefer that you also have previous experience in illustration work however this is not a requirement.

Kongsberg Maritime’s official business language is English therefore, a high level of written (and oral) English is necessary. Documentation in instruction is written in Simplified English and competency in this is advantageous.

 You want to make things happen and will use your initiative and drive processes systematically from start to finish, also accepting responsibility for the results. Constructive teamwork and networking are key in this position. You will need to build strong relationships with engineers, project managers and service technicians, then collaborate to produce the basis for documentation and finally, ensure all content is accurate and written in a professional manner. We expect your ability to communicate clearly and concisely will ensure high-quality results in your written documentation.

 Work location

Kristinehamn, Sweden

 Point of contact

Åsa Windfäll, Manager Technical Sales Support

+46 73 151 32 60

 Georgina Fielding, HR Specialist

+46 76 894 55 92

 Last day to apply 2024-08-18

For this position we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process.

As we are a company working with customers in the Naval segment, this position may require security clearance and questions related to citizenship will be part of the security clearance approval process.

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn consists of 310 engaged people working with sales, research, development, design, service and assembly of market leading solutions for different types of vessels. Our Hydrodynamic Research Centre provides world leading CFD and Testing capabilities in support for our Product centres and customers.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30,000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

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