GE HealthCare develops and manufactures high-end medical diagnostic ultrasound systems at its Zipf site. In the role of Technical Writer / User Manual Specialist (f/m/d), you are responsible for creating, structuring, and maintaining user-friendly user manuals, operating instructions, and technical documentation for our products and systems.
At GE HealthCare, our machines, our software, our solutions, our services, and our people make a genuine difference to medical professionals and patients all over the world. That's because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needs--the human touch.
Technical Writer / User Manual Specialist (f/m/d)
Job No. R4035411, Zipf, Austria
Your Tasks:
Create, structure, and maintain user manuals, operating instructions, and technical documentation for products and systems
Translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly language
Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and quality assurance teams to gather accurate content
Ensure documentation complies with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines
Update and revise manuals based on product changes, customer feedback, and new releases
Manage documentation version control and ensure consistency across all materials
Support localization processes and coordinate translations when required
Requirements:
Technical Collage (HTL) or bachelor's degree
Background in Technical Communication, Engineering, Linguistics, or a related field
Experience in technical writing or user documentation
Ability to understand technical concepts and explain them clearly to non-technical users
Experience with documentation tools, content management systems, or authoring software
Strong attention to detail and structured working style
Ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
Desired Characteristics:
Strong user-centric mindset with a focus on clarity and usability
High level of accuracy, consistency, and quality awareness
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proactive, self-organized, and reliable working approach
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
Openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Interest in technology and product development processes
What we offer:
We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile and experience.
Flextime and flexible working hours
Free electric charging stations and ample parking facilities on the company premises
An additional day off for your birthday
Convenient public transportation access with a complimentary company shuttle to the Redl-Zipf train station, located 2 km away
Salary
In Austria we are required to state the minimum pay. For this position, the annual compensation package starts at EUR 55.000. We will be pleased to discuss the appropriate effective salary based on your qualifications and experience.
We are looking forward to your Application!
About this job
Employment type: Full Time (Permanent employment)
Salary: from 55,000 EUR yearly
Seniority level: Professional Experience
Work model: On-site
Place of work: Zipf
Field of work: Marketing, Engineering, Technical Jobs
Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position
About the company
Employer: GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG
Number of employees: 101 - 500 employees
Locations: Zipf, Wien
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
Place of work
- Zipf
Must-have skills
- technical writing
- user documentation
- documentation tools
- content management systems
- authoring software
Required languages
- German C1
- English C1
Must-have education
- Technical Collage (HTL)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Parking space
Free electric charging stations and ample parking facilities on the company premises - Good transportation connections
All infos regarding your application
Reference number: R4035411,