What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Writer position at ASSA ABLOY Group?
Join a team that powers precision in motion. As a leading manufacturer of high-quality door closers, we don’t just build hardware—we engineer reliability, safety, and performance into every product. We’re looking for a Technical Writer who can bring our products to life through clear, engaging documentation that supports customers, distributors, and our internal teams. If you thrive on turning complex technical details into simple, user-friendly content and enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team and play a key role in developing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for our hardware products, including door closers and related systems. This role is essential in ensuring customers, distributors, and internal teams can properly install, use, and understand our products.
The ideal candidate combines strong writing expertise with the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible, well-structured content.
Key Responsibilities
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team and play a key role in developing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for our hardware products, including door closers and related systems. This role is essential in ensuring customers, distributors, and internal teams can properly install, use, and understand our products.
The ideal candidate combines strong writing expertise with the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible, well-structured content.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including:
- Installation instructions and templates
- Product manuals and technical guides
- Supporting customer-facing materials
- Partner closely with engineering, product management, and production teams to gather and validate technical information
- Translate complex product specifications into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for customers and distributors
- Maintain and update documentation to reflect product changes, enhancements, and continuous improvements
- Ensure consistency in formatting, terminology, tone, and branding across all materials
- Support document control processes, including versioning, revision tracking, and file organization
- Review and edit documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to company standards and quality expectations
- Contribute to improving documentation processes, templates, and standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of technical writing experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or hardware-focused environment
- Proven ability to understand and communicate technical product information clearly and accurately
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document management systems
- Experience in SolidWorks, Corel Draw
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication
- Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- In-house, office-based role within a hardware manufacturing environment
- Regular collaboration with engineering and production teams
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.