Technical Writer

Kongsberg Discovery is growing - and we want you to be part of our journey. Join our team as a Technical Documentation & PLM Specialist

Are you passionate about turning complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation? Do you enjoy managing product data through PLM systems or working with CAD drawings? We’re looking for a versatile professional to support our product realization team by combining technical writing, drawing creation, and PLM coordination.

What you will be doing

• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation using professional authoring tools.
• Manage product data and documentation workflows within our PLM system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and update technical drawings using CAD tools in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure documentation reflects current product status and to make our technical products easy to understand and use.
• Support continuous improvement of documentation processes and PLM practices.

We think you should have

• Highly proficiency in spoken and written English.
• BSc/MSc degree in relevant subjects, engineering, or linguistic backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical concepts into clear language.
• Experience in technical writing, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with PLM systems for lifecycle handling of products and documentation and with CAD software for creating and editing technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

If you don’t tick every box, we still hope you’ll apply— motivated candidates with diverse experiences, including young applicants, are welcome!

You are able to

• Communicate complex technical information clearly and consistently.
• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursue learning and career development opportunities.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions.
• Work in a role that bridges engineering, documentation, and digital tools.
• Opportunity to shape how technical information is created and managed across the product lifecycle.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
• We offer flexible working hours.
• Social welfare club with social and recreational activities.

Where you will be working
Trondheim

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Inger Lill Bratbergsengen

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

Protechting people and planet