Technical Documentation Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Technical Documentation Engineer to support our Motion Division, which designs and builds advanced automation systems and custom engineered equipment. This role is responsible for developing high-quality operating and maintenance manuals, engineering documentation packages, and compliance documentation for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for custom automation systems, including: Installation procedures, system operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting guides
• Create and manage complete documentation packages for delivered systems, including: mechanical and electrical documentation, system overviews and user guides
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to gather and validate technical information
• Standardize and improve documentation templates, structure, and processes to support scalable growth
• Support compliance and customer requirements, including documentation for regulated and government-related projects (DOE/DOD)
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and revision control across all documentation
• Aid in developing internal documentation standards and best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical documentation or engineering support
• Experience working with: Industrial equipment, automation systems, and custom machinery or manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Ability to understand system-level operation of engineered equipment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience creating structured documentation in tools such as: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and PDF/document publishing tools

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer
• Occasional walking the production floor and interacting with equipment
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
• Using standard office equipment, including computers and mobile devices