Engineering Technical Writer - Manufacturing & Assembly

Veeco • Township of Horsham, PA

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About The Position

The Engineering Technical Writer is responsible for developing clear, accurate, and usable technical documentation to support manufacturing and assembly operations. This role works closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to translate engineering drawings, SolidWorks models, and hands-on build knowledge into effective assembly build instructions, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation for use on the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Technical Writing, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see both system-level intent and assembly-level execution.
• Ability to translate complex engineering information into clear, concise, technician-friendly instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, SolidWorks models, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and specifications to understand product design and assembly intent.
• Collaborate closely with technicians and manufacturing engineers to capture best practices, assembly sequences, tooling requirements, and critical quality checkpoints.
• Create and maintain assembly build instructions, manufacturing instructions (MIs), work instructions, and visual aids. Including continuously improving documentation based on technician feedback, production issues, and process changes.
• Ensure documentation reflects current design revisions and manufacturing processes. This includes incorporating photos, diagrams, exploded views, and annotations to improve clarity and usability in the documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional design and build reviews to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing documentation in parallel with design and build activities.
• Maintain document control and revision history in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Utilize modern tools, video, AI, and other technologies to create efficient and user-friendly method instructions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level