Technical Author
Core
Develop and maintain clear, accurate, safe, and reusable technical information for automated material-handling equipment, converting engineering data into user-focused content for assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Role type
R&D Technical Author (Product Documentation)
Builds
Mechanical assembly, installation, maintenance, packaging manuals, technical data sheets, animations, and training materials for automated material-handling systems.
Domain
Logistics process automation / Capital goods / Industrial system integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical content development, structured authoring, technical illustration, safety content integration, stakeholder collaboration, Agile project management, content lifecycle management, quality assurance, process improvement, technical translation
Preferred skills
Experience with logistic process automation, capital goods industry, industrial system integration, additional foreign language
Technologies
DITA, CCMS, XML editors, SolidWorks Composer, Jira, ENOVIA, PLM, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Compose and develop user information including manuals and animations; transform engineering drawings and specifications into clear guidance; maintain content in CCMS using structured authoring principles; create or update technical illustrations from 3D models; verify consistency between illustrations and instructions; perform peer reviews of technical content; collaborate with engineers and safety specialists to validate content; participate in Agile ceremonies and manage documentation work items; assess documentation impacts of engineering changes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
