Technical Writer (m/f/d) (Technical Writer)

TKMS GmbHHamburg, KielEURESpublished 09/22/2026
Must-have:Remote
Nice-to-have:SAP
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Company

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in surface and underwater shipbuilding. For more than 185 years. As a strong partner trusted by NATO, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 8,500 colleagues? As a growing naval company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Creation of system and plant descriptions, functional descriptions, operating instructions, as well as maintenance and repair instructions based on technical documents and design databases
  • Creation of technical documentation in a proprietary editorial system for interactive electronic technical documentation
  • Coordination with internal design departments and external suppliers
  • Conducting onboard inspections to verify installation situations, operation, and maintenance measures regarding their feasibility
  • Checking technical manuals according to the technical and editorial specifications of the lead editorial department

Profile

  • Completed technician training or technical university degree with proven knowledge in the creation of technical documentation and specification according to ASD S1000D
  • Several years of professional experience in the field of responsibility, professional experience in naval logistics desirable
  • Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form, as well as confident handling of IT systems such as MS-Office, SAP, EPIC and ideally XML-based editorial systems
  • Strong technical understanding, preferably specialist knowledge in the technical systems of naval shipbuilding
  • Very good written expression, attention to detail, creativity, commitment, as well as high teamwork skills, communication strength, and an independent, structured way of working

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. This includes, among others:

  • Welcome day and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through flextime and lifetime working accounts as well as home office regulations
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing naval company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bike leasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning & development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the staff council

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – this is what we have been offering for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition & Experience Kian Alai

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.