Technical Documentation Engineer

The Aagard Group • Alexandria, MN

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About The Position

This role focuses on creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and usable technical documentation for industrial equipment and automation systems. The Technical Documentation Engineer will translate complex technical concepts into customer-friendly guides, ensuring alignment with company standards, customer needs, and industry regulations. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging AI tools to enhance documentation quality and efficiency, developing AI-supported workflows, and identifying opportunities for automation. The position also emphasizes knowledge management and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with various departments to gather and validate content, and supporting the adoption of documentation standards and AI processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience producing technical documentation for industrial equipment, automation systems, or manufacturing environments
• Strong technical writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control environments preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and CAD files
• Experience using documentation tools such as Word, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar content management systems
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Passion for continuous improvement, learning, and applying new technologies
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
• Must possess a Real ID or Passport and be willing to travel as necessary

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain operator manuals, maintenance guides, troubleshooting documentation, and system overviews.
• Translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear, customer-friendly documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Aagard standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Maintain version control, accuracy, and traceability across documentation deliverables.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to assist with drafting, standardizing, summarizing, and updating technical content.
• Develop and maintain AI-supported documentation workflows, templates, and style guides.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and documentation sources to automate documentation updates from engineering data, PLC/HMI standards, CAD files, or other source systems.
• Ensure responsible, secure, and ethical use of AI tools within documentation processes.
• Structure documentation for reuse across projects, product lines, and customer deliverables.
• Organize technical content for easy retrieval by internal teams and customers.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and IT to gather, validate, and improve documentation content.
• Support training and adoption of documentation standards, tools, and AI-assisted processes across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
• No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
• Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
• Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
• Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
• 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
• 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
• Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
• Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
• Educational Support : Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
• On-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
• Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
• Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
• Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees