Technical Writer, Engineering
About The Position
Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in. Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel. ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field required.
- 3-5 years of technical writing experience, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty transit manufacturing.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing and authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Technical Communication Suite, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of technical English.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) for extracting illustrations is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain complex technical publications including service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance guides for transit buses.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to gather technical specifications and translate them into easily understandable documentation.
- Create and update manufacturing work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Manage documentation revisions through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
- Take and utilize digital photographs and CAD Models (e.g. SolidWorks) to create clear visual aids and illustrations for technical documents
- Ensure all documentation complies with safety regulations, APTA guidelines, and specific transit agency contractual requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
- Employee referral program
- Career growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
