Working Student Technical Documentation (m/f/d)
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Job description
Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Munich: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Description provided by Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH
Company Description Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH is a Germany-based company that contributes to advancing biomedical and laboratory technologies. As part of a global organization, the company supports healthcare, research, and diagnostics through high-quality instruments, systems, and services. Team members collaborate across disciplines to improve laboratory workflows and scientific outcomes. The Munich site offers a professional environment where working students can gain hands-on experience in a technically innovative, internationally oriented company.
Role Description As a Working Student Technical Documentation (m/f/d), you will support the creation, revision, and maintenance of technical documents for biomedical instruments and related software. Day-to-day tasks include drafting and updating user manuals, installation guides, and internal documentation under the guidance of experienced technical writers and engineers. You will collect and structure information from subject matter experts, ensure documentation complies with internal standards and regulatory requirements, and help maintain consistent formatting and terminology. The role also involves organizing documentation files, performing quality checks on content, and assisting with translations or localization as needed. This is a part-time, on-site role located in Munich, allowing you to gain practical experience alongside your studies.
Qualifications
- Ability to understand and describe technical concepts clearly, with strong skills in technical writing and documentation structuring.
- Proficiency in English (and ideally German) in written form, with attention to grammar, clarity, and consistent terminology.
- Comfort using office and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, PDF editors, content or document management systems).
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, including working accurately with version control and deadlines.
- Enrollment in a relevant university program (e.g., engineering, natural sciences, technical communication, or related field).
- Analytical mindset and willingness to learn, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Interest in biomedical technology and regulated environments; prior experience with technical documentation is an advantage.
Working student essentials
What this Engineering working student role in Munich means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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