Technical Writer & CAD Illustration Specialist
About The Position
The client is seeking an experienced Technical Writer with strong technical illustration capabilities to create and update a wide range of manuals for complex manufacturing equipment. This role requires a professional who can independently manage documentation projects from start to finish—working with existing manuals, CAD models, and subject matter experts to produce clear, high-quality technical documentation and illustrations. The ideal candidate will have experience documenting machinery in a manufacturing or engineering environment, as well as strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD software.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in technical writing and manual development
- Demonstrated experience creating operations, maintenance, parts, service, and installation manuals
- Strong understanding of manufacturing or machinery environments
- Ability to translate complex engineering processes into clear user documentation
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign
- CAD proficiency required (non-negotiable), preferably SolidWorks Composer
- Ability to generate technical illustrations and EPS outputs from CAD models
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with subject matter experts
- Self-starter capable of owning projects from start to finish
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Create and update a variety of technical documentation, including: Operations Manuals
- Service and Maintenance Manuals
- Installation Manuals
- Parts Manuals
- User Manuals
- Initial Setup Guides
- Research, write, and illustrate technical manuals following internal style guidelines
- Convert CAD models into technical illustrations by exporting exploded views and part details into illustration formats
- Finalize illustrations using Adobe Illustrator
- Work from existing manuals to update and modernize documentation
- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts
- Capture product imagery and documentation materials by taking photos and videos of equipment setup, operation, and service processes
- Utilize provided templates to produce consistent documentation
- Manage documentation projects independently with minimal supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
