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Agile Robots

Develops AI-driven robotic automation and cobots

Documentation Manager

Technical Writing +1Updated on Nov 6
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technical Documentation, Quality Management, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in document management and/or process management within a production environment for mechatronic systems.
  • Proven experience configuring and administering JIRA and Confluence, including workflows, templates, permissions, dashboards, and automation rules.
  • Proven experience in technical documentation or technical communication, ideally in robotics, hardware-software systems, or industrial products.
  • Strong understanding of product documentation types across the lifecycle, information architecture and structured content, and documentation workflows and processes.
  • Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.
  • Ability to understand complex technical systems and translate them into clear documentation.
  • Knowledge of modern documentation tools.
  • Strong experience defining and enforcing structured documentation and issue management processes.
  • Strong understanding of change management, version control, release procedures, and traceability in hardware/software environments.
  • Experience working at the interface between research and development and production/manufacturing.
  • Experience managing standard operating procedure releases and ensuring production documentation readiness.
  • Strong analytical and structured thinking with high attention to detail.
  • Strong visual communication skills and ability to translate complex technical topics into clear documentation and presentations.
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills with professional design sense for executive communication.
  • Experience in production environments for mechatronic or electromechanical systems.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, administer, and continuously optimize JIRA and Confluence to ensure structured workflows, clear ownership, and transparent cross-functional communication.
  • Define, implement, and enforce documentation governance processes to ensure correctness, completeness, and traceability.
  • Own and manage product documentation, including hardware manuals, operating manuals, installation and quick-start guides, datasheets, specifications, technical reports, and prototype and product lifecycle documentation.
  • Define and implement documentation strategy, standards, and best practices across products for scalable and structured documentation.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with applicable DIN, ISO, and international standards.
  • Apply IEC/IEEE 82079-1 principles for preparing instructions for use.
  • Develop and review safety-related content, including safety instructions and hazard warnings, risk communication and mitigation measures, and properly structured and categorized safety notes such as danger, warning, and caution.
  • Support product certification processes by ensuring documentation meets regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to align documentation with CE marking and safety compliance standards.
  • Act as the central interface between engineering, product management, and end users.
  • Establish validation and review processes with subject matter experts.
  • Ensure documentation supports customer and developer experience.
  • Structure content for end users such as operators and technicians, and for developers working with APIs, SDKs, and integrations; deliver documentation that enables users to fully utilize product capabilities.
  • Manage the full documentation lifecycle, including information gathering, planning and structuring, content creation, review and validation, publication, and maintenance.
  • Maintain versioning aligned with hardware and software product releases.
  • Ensure continuous documentation updates across product lifecycle stages.
  • Define and manage documentation tooling and platforms, such as documentation portals, APIs, content management systems, and static site generators.
  • Support documentation delivery in multiple formats, including manuals, portals, developer documentation, and documentation websites.
  • Manage documentation translation and localization processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in robotics, automation, or mechatronics.
  • Experience with developer documentation, including APIs, SDKs, and portals.
  • Familiarity with compliance and safety documentation.
  • Experience with documentation platforms such as Docusaurus, Backstage, and static site generators.

About the Company

Agile Robots

Develops AI-driven robotic automation and cobots

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Company size
201-500
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$260M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
2018

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