Join Alfen as a Senior Technical Writer! Make complex technical information understandable and contribute to the energy transition. Within our innovative development environment, you’ll translate electrical engineering knowledge into clear documentation that supports and enhances our products. ## The Role: As a Technical Writer at Alfen, you are the bridge between technology and language. You develop and manage technical documentation such as installation manuals, user instructions, and product specifications for energy storage systems and smart grids. You’ll be part of our multidisciplinary R&D team and work closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and structure crucial information to create product documentation. Within the Technical Writers team, you’ll be supported by an enthusiastic Team Lead. You’ll write in English and actively contribute to the consistency and quality of our documentation. ## Responsibilities: - Create well-structured documents in our CMS that describe technical processes, products, or systems. - Design accurate and clear technical illustrations and diagrams to support documentation and communication. - Make technical content understandable for various audiences, such as internal teams or external customers. - Keep documentation up to date and ensure changes are correctly implemented. - Actively participate in multidisciplinary project teams and meetings. - Proactively participate in the continual improvement of the design and consistency of documentation. ## Requirements: - Bachelor or Master level education in a technical field. - At least 2 to 3 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a project-based engineering environment. - Experience working in a CMS and with DITA XML using an XML editor. - Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator and Photoshop. - Familiarity with Simplified Technical English (STE). - Knowledge of 3D illustration software (such as Creo Illustrate) is a plus. - A proactive and independent attitude. ## What We Offer: At Alfen, you contribute to innovative energy solutions in an open and informal working environment. You’ll have space for initiative, personal growth, and collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues. You can expect the following from us: - Competitive salary and employment conditions according to the Metalektro collective labour agreement. - 27 vacation days + 13 ADV (additional leave) days per year. - Flexible working options, including working from home. - Opportunities for training and development via our learning platform. - Pension scheme via PME with a generous contribution from Alfen. - Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (max. 50 km one-way). - Participation in social activities such as bowling nights, sports events, and outings. ## Where You Will Work: You’ll work from our headquarters in Almere, where all our products are developed in-house. Here, disciplines such as software, electrical engineering, power electronics, and mechanical engineering come together. Together, we build smart, sustainable, and reliable energy solutions for Europe. Interested? Does this role appeal to you? Apply directly via the “Apply Now” button. Want to know what to expect from our application process? Click here. Note: A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the procedure. We review applications continuously, so don’t wait too long to respond. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.