Mpac
Location: On site / Wijchen, Netherlands
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Negotiable salary
Technical Writer
Location: Wijchen, the Netherlands
Do you want to make a real impact with high-quality documentation for cutting‑edge packaging machines used all over the world? Are you great at turning complex technical information into clear, user‑friendly content? Then this could be the perfect next step for you.
At Mpac Langen, we are looking for a Technical Writer who enjoys collaborating with engineers, project teams and customers to deliver professional documentation that meets the highest technical and regulatory standards.
The Role
As a Technical Writer, you are the bridge between technology and the end user. You will take ownership of our machine documentation, ensuring it is clear, structured, customer‑focused and fully compliant with legislation and standards.
What Will You Do?
Writing and maintaining user manuals for complete machines
Developing training materials at Operator and Advanced levels
Setting up, managing and improving documentation in Author‑IT
Compiling customer‑specific project documentation
Gathering and structuring technical input in close collaboration with Engineering, R&D, Service and Operations
Drafting and managing CE documentation and construction files
Planning, coordinating and monitoring documentation activities within projects
Organising and coordinating translations
Continuously improving documentation processes, templates and standards
You will work independently on projects while playing a key role within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience / Qualifications
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Proven experience as a Technical Writer in mechanical engineering / machine building
You have proven experience creating technical manuals and technical construction files
You are familiar with content management systems, preferably Author‑IT
You have knowledge of machine directives and CE processes
You have an eye for graphic design, layout, and ideally experience with video or animation
You work in a structured, accurate and communicative manner
You have a strong command of Dutch and English
What We Offer
A challenging position within the engineering team in Wijchen
A competitive salary in line with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement, based on your experience
27 vacation days + 13 ADV days
Collective pension scheme and supplementary insurance
Company laptop
Sports Benefit Scheme
If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, documentation and customer experience, we would love to hear from you. Join Mpac Langen and help shape the documentation behind world‑class packaging technology.
Mpac Langen designs and produces automated packaging machines for customers worldwide across segments such as Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and Pharma. We are part of the global Mpac Group, with production facilities in the Netherlands, United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, supported by sales and service offices in Singapore and Thailand. From these global locations, we help customers innovate and grow.
