Technical Writer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Liebherr Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
The Technical Writer compiles and publishes Operating and Technical Manuals for customers of Liebherr Container Cranes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Create Operator and Technical documents for Liebherr and its customers.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and key functional department personnel to develop accurate content for new design elements.
- Present the detail in a clear and concise manner, taking account of the need for easily translatable content.
- Coordinate document translations as required.
- Use multimedia applications to create content in line with process developments at Liebherr.
- Use JIRA-based tracking systems to manage additional issues as they arise.
- Comply with relevant standards both internal and external - in particular machine safety standards.
- Maintain project timelines and work to assigned schedules.
- Manage and create content for automated systems on Liebherr products.
- Other duties will evolve from time to time.
Qualifications, Requirements and Experience
- A relevant third level technical qualification or technical background.
- Practical experience in an electro-mechanical industry and/or knowledge of automated systems.
- Experienced in creating high-quality technical content.
- Self-directed, self-motivated and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication / collaboration skills.
- A willingness to learn / develop further relevant skills as the need arises.
- Applicants must have a high standard of written and spoken English.
- Proficient computer user - a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office - minimum.
- Experience in some or all of the following is desired:
o Content editing packages such as COSIMA or similar
o Drawing packages such as CREO Illustrate or similar
o Image-editing packages such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop or similar
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid overtime
- End of Year Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Service Pay
- Early finish on a Friday
- 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
- Company Fixed Days
- Subsidised canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Retailer Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Maternity Pay
- Educational assistance
- Career Progression Opportunities
**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Connolly.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity andproductivity.
Location
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.
Killarney
Ireland (IE)
Contact
Jennifer Connolly