Technical Documentation Manager (m/f/d)

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

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The Bruker AXS (BAXS) Division, which develops and manufactures instruments for structural and elemental analysis, is seeking a Technical Documentation Manager to join the Product and Content Marketing team.

The Technical Documentation Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality product manuals and technical documentation for complex analytical instruments. Based in Lisbon and part of the global Product & Content Marketing team, this role ensures accurate, consistent, and user-focused documentation aligned with product release timelines and regulatory requirements.

The position acts as the central coordination point for manual-related activities, working closely with R&D, production, product management, applications, service, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own technical manuals and documentation deliverables across product lines and Business Units
• Plan and manage documentation scope, structure, and timelines aligned with product releases
• Drive structured authoring and content reuse to ensure consistency and scalability
• Administer and optimize Schema ST4 (preferred), including workflows and templates
• Coordinate cross-functional input to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure documentation quality, compliance, and usability
• Continuously improve documentation processes, including support for future AI-based use cases
• Align documentation with overall content strategy and terminology

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Communication or related field
• Experience in technical writing or documentation management, ideally in scientific instrumentation (desired)
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-focused content
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience with structured authoring systems (preferably Schema ST4)
• Experience with SAP (desired) and MS Planner (desired)
• Experience with 3D visualization tools (e.g., KeyShot) is a plus
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot)
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)