Mettler Toledo
Nänikon-Greifensee
Team Leader Technical Documentation
- 29 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Fluent)
- Nänikon-Greifensee
About the job
About Mettler ToledoMETTLER TOLEDO is a globally leading provider of precision instruments and services. In laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retail applications, we are known for innovation and quality. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in around 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com .
Your Responsibilities
Laboratory Weighing (LabTec) is a global business area of METTLER TOLEDO. Our employees develop, produce, and market highly precise instruments to provide our customers with the greatest possible benefit in their demanding application areas. At our global operational headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee, we are looking to strengthen our R&D team with a Team Leader Technical Documentation 80% - 100% (m/f/d).
In this key role, you will undertake the following tasks:
- You will take on the professional and personnel leadership of the technical documentation team and coordinate cross-site collaboration with internal, external, and international employees, including in India
- You will be responsible for planning and (multi-)project management of technical documentation for product development projects, coordinate technical changes, and ensure efficient resource planning
- You will act as the central point of contact and maintain active stakeholder management with project managers, product management, and other internal departments
- You will ensure the timely and high-quality creation of service manuals, user manuals, reference manuals, and other product-related documentation and support the team with demanding technical queries
- You will continuously develop processes, methods, and tools for technical documentation and actively drive their digitalisation and automation
- You will be responsible for compliance with and implementation of relevant regulatory requirements, such as DIN EN IEC/IEEE 82079, Machinery Regulation, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- You will shape the further development of terminology management and technical visualisation and promote knowledge transfer within the international team
- You will coordinate external service providers, especially for translations and additional team capacities, and ensure efficient collaboration with internal specialist departments
We require the following for this position:
- You have completed training in technical editing (FH, HF, TS, federal certificate) or a comparable technical education
- You bring at least five years of relevant professional experience in technical documentation and ideally at least two years of leadership or comparable coordination experience
- You have solid experience in project and multi-project management as well as resource planning and know how to lead an experienced team in a partnership-based and respectful manner
- Experience working with international and distributed teams, ideally with offshore locations such as India, as well as strong intercultural competence, characterise you
- You have very good knowledge of an XML-based editorial system, for example SCHEMA ST4, and ideally experience with digital manuals (HTML) and content delivery systems
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, CAD-based 3D visualisation or animation, as well as experience with new digital technologies and AI applications, is an advantage
- You convince through a structured and independent working style, strategic thinking, initiative, and communication skills and keep an overview even in complex coordination and decision-making processes
- Very good English skills are required due to our international and technical environment; very good German skills are a great advantage for collaboration with local stakeholders
We offer:
- Depending on the position, flexible working hours with a hybrid working model and attractive training opportunities
- We have a 40-hour week with at least 25 days of holiday plus 4 - 7 bridge days per year
- Free parking spaces and a workplace with direct public transport connection are available
- In our own METTLER TOLEDO staff restaurant, we offer our employees healthy and discounted meals
- You can expect a dynamic, innovation-driven corporate culture where team spirit, personal development, and passion for excellence are central
- Additionally, there are other attractive benefits such as various cost contributions to sporting activities, etc.
You will face challenging, varied, and diverse tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and realise your next career goal
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by email, only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com .
Equal Opportunity
We promote equal opportunities worldwide and value diversity in our teams regarding work experience, field of expertise, gender, and ethnic background. More information about our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity can be found here .
