Technical Writer
IPG Photonics · Marlborough, MA · 3 mo ago
On-siteWritingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Modify, update, and maintain existing documentation created in Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured)
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across product manuals and technical documents
- Support migration of legacy content into Schema ST4 and assist in adopting structured authoring practices
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and service teams to gather and validate technical information
- Apply content reuse strategies and improve documentation efficiency during CCMS transition
- Maintain version control and documentation standards across multiple product lines
Key Skills
- Technical writing and editing
- Document formatting and template management
- Content organization and reuse
- Version control and change management
- Ability to learn new documentation systems and workflows quickly
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in professional writing, Technical Field or Engineering
- A minimum 2 years of experience
- Proven experience with Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured authoring)
- Background in technical documentation for engineering, manufacturing, or industrial products
- Strong ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear documentation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product management)
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document control practices