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Laurenz Hildebrandt

Freelance Technical Writer

Laurenz Hildebrandt
Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
4 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Stampac GmbH

  • Created user manuals for packaging machinery
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years

Freelance Technical Writer

CTS GmbH

  • Authored operation manuals and provided consulting
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Freelance Technical Writer

STRAMA MPS

  • Documented assembly systems
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Dosier- und Prüftechnik GmbH

  • Created documentation using Word
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years

Freelance Technical Writer

SAS Autosystemtechnik GmbH

  • Authored operation manuals, maintenance plans, and contingency strategies for assembly systems
Jan 2018 - Aug 2025
7 years 8 months

Head of Technical Documentation

Ungerer GmbH + Co KG

  • Managed complete documentation for plant engineering and directional and cross-transfer systems
  • Included CE directives, product liability, hazard analysis
  • Tools used: Word, Excel, SolidWorks
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
5 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Encontec GmbH

  • Created documentation for small scale plants
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Freelance Technical Writer

WMF consumer electric GmbH

  • Created user manuals and provided consulting to optimize instructions
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
4 months

Freelance Technical Writer

Dr. Medenwald GmbH

  • Authored documentation for laser welding equipment
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
6 months

Freelance Technical Writer

ATW Neuwied

  • Documented assembly systems
  • Tools used: Word, Excel, Inventor
Oct 2016 - Dec 2025
9 years 3 months

Freelance Technical Writer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems

  • Documented assembly systems
  • Tools used: FrameMaker, SolidWorks, KeyTech
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 years

Head of Technical Documentation

Ungerer GmbH + Co KG

  • Managed complete documentation for plant engineering and directional and cross-transfer systems
  • Included CE directives, product liability, hazard analysis
  • Tools used: Word, Excel, SolidWorks
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Freelance Technical Writer

Transnova-RUF GmbH

  • Produced 3 manuals for packaging and palletizing systems
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Weyhmüller GmbH

  • Created 8 manuals over a 3-year engagement for special machinery
  • Tools used: FrameMaker, Excel
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
3 years

Freelance Technical Writer

STRATEC AG

  • Produced about 70 operation and 3D assembly manuals for pipetting robots and control software
  • Tools used: Word, SolidWorks
Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
5 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Stock Informatik GmbH

  • Authored 8 comprehensive manuals and documentation for occupational health software
  • Tool used: Word
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
4 years

Freelance Technical Writer

CAS Software GmbH

  • Created 3 online helps and 3 manuals for management software in the automotive industry
  • Tool used: Word
Jan 1995 - Dec 2001
7 years

Freelance Technical Writer

STRATEC AG

  • Produced about 70 operation and 3D assembly manuals for pipetting robots and control software
  • Tools used: Word, SolidWorks
Jan 1988 - Dec 2010
23 years

Freelance Technical Writer

Berthold Technologies GmbH

  • Authored approximately 130 major manuals for control software, pharma devices, measurement and radiation protection equipment
  • Tools used: PageMaker, Word, Excel, FrameMaker
Jan 1988 - Dec 1995
8 years

Technical Documentation Consultant

easy-soft

  • Development and distribution of software for national and European drug approval
  • Analysis of clinical studies for pharma companies (e.g. Farmitalia, Serono Pharma)
  • Concept and design of patient questionnaires for clinical studies
  • Skills: medical and pharma sector, marketing, conceptual design
Jan 1981 - Dec 1988
8 years

Sales Manager

IDV

  • Responsible for office organization, creation of marketing materials and manuals
  • Sales manager for software distribution
  • Customer consulting and analysis of clinical studies
  • Skills: medical and pharma sector, customer-oriented writing, design skills, rapid implementation, organizational talent, statistics, clinical study analysis

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare (30 years), Pharmaceutical (30 years), Manufacturing (17 years), Information Technology (11 years), Biotechnology (10 years), and Automotive (6 years).

Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Biotechnology
Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (38 years), Quality Assurance (12.5 years), Information Technology (12 years), Research and Development (8 years), Customer Service (8 years), and Marketing (8 years).

Product Development
Quality Assurance
Information Technology
Research and Development
Customer Service
Marketing

Summary

Particularly well received by my clients (and their customers) were: user-orientation in language and design, simple explanation of complex relationships in the user's terms, comprehensive information about the possibilities of each system (which led to a significant reduction in after-sales service costs), empathy with the company philosophy and the user, quick comprehension and implementation, as well as accuracy, creativity and strong teamwork.

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, medical technology, bioanalytics and process measurement technology: For about 25 years I have worked extensively with the pharmaceutical and medical sectors: analyzing clinical studies, designing and marketing software for drug approval, producing manuals for software and devices used in hospitals, labs and the pharma industry, which must be operated and understood by a wide range of people (medical technical assistants, doctors, scientists).

Experience in special machine and plant engineering: Over the last 8 years I have been primarily active in mechanical engineering and took responsibility for all technical documentation of plants.

Experience with software systems and online help: I also have experience in writing manuals and online help for large management systems (automotive industry and occupational medicine) as well as control software for devices, machines and plants.

Coordination and management of information flow: I view my work both as close collaboration with developers and end users and as an independent creative task: it covers coordinating, documenting and transforming information as well as communicating the company philosophy and presenting information in an engaging way. It encourages users to turn to the manual. The client enjoys quick successes and the manufacturer's service effort is reduced.

Speed: I am used to working quickly and efficiently. This also includes the ability to get up to speed in new areas in a very short time.

Skills

  • Technical Writer

  • Marketing

  • Communication

  • Medical Sector

  • Pharmaceutical Sector

  • Medical Technology

  • Radiation Protection

  • Custom Machine Engineering

  • Plant Engineering

  • Packaging Machine Engineering

  • Software Documentation

  • Customer-focused Thinking And Writing

  • Creating Seminar Materials And Company Brochures

  • Consulting

  • Department Management

  • User-oriented Operating Manuals

  • Legally Compliant Operating Instructions

  • Complete Technical Documentation

  • Support To Discover And Live Your Own Potential

  • Support To Find And Bring In Your Own Motivation

  • Support In Finding The Right Workplace

  • Support In Reducing Burnout And Stress

  • Support In Overcoming And Resolving Emotional Crises

Languages

German
Native

Education

Oct 1970 - Jun 1975

University studies in Munich

Diploma in Sociology · Sociology · Munich, Germany

Oct 1954 - Jun 1969

Elementary school in Dießen/Ammersee and high school in Weilheim

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Machinery Directives and Risk Assessment

VDI

Legal Standards for User Manuals/Operating Instructions and Usage Instructions. User-oriented Manuals

VDI

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Where is Laurenz based?

Laurenz is based in Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany.

What languages does Laurenz speak?

Laurenz speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Laurenz have?

Laurenz has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Laurenz has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Laurenz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Laurenz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Laurenz would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Technical Writer, Head of Technical Documentation, Technical Documentation Consultant.

What is Laurenz's latest experience?

Laurenz's most recent position is Freelance Technical Writer at Stampac GmbH.

What companies has Laurenz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Laurenz has worked for Stampac GmbH, CTS GmbH, STRAMA MPS, Ungerer GmbH + Co KG, and Encontec GmbH.

Which industries is Laurenz most experienced in?

Laurenz is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing. Laurenz also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Laurenz most experienced in?

Laurenz is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT). Laurenz also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Customer Service, and Marketing.

Which industries has Laurenz worked in recently?

Laurenz has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Laurenz worked in recently?

Laurenz has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Laurenz's education?

Laurenz attended University studies in Munich for Sociology.

Does Laurenz have any certificates?

Laurenz has 2 certificates. These include: Machinery Directives and Risk Assessment and Legal Standards for User Manuals/Operating Instructions and Usage Instructions. User-oriented Manuals.

What is the availability of Laurenz?

Laurenz is immediately available for suitable projects.

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