Technical Writer at Milwaukee Electronics

JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCEMilwaukee Electronics has been delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for more than 70 years. We combine deep industry experience with advanced technologies to support customers across diverse markets. Clear communication and accurate documentation are essential to our success helping our engineering and production teams work efficiently and deliver high-quality products. If youre passionate about turning technical information into clear practical documentation youll be a strong fit here.SUMMARYThe Technical Writer creates updates and maintains documentation related to product assembly manufacturing processes engineering changes and system operations. This role translates engineering drawings schematics and customer specifications into clear accurate production-ready documentation using tools such as MS Office AutoCAD Factory Logix Checkpoint and Circuit CAM.The Technical Writer will work independently most of the time but must also be able to shift priorities quickly and respond to changing production needs on short notice. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate documentation is available to support manufacturing quality flow and compliance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESNPI Documentation SupportReview and verify customer documentation for completeness and accuracyCreate Job Books using standard work templatesValidate and review Bills of Materials (BOMs)Process documentation updates for NPI projects in a timely and accurate mannerCoordinate with Engineering Quality Production and other departments to clarify documentation requirementsMaintain and organize NPI documentation throughout the project lifecycleSupport all documentation-related tasks assigned by managementAssembly Documentation Creation and MaintenanceCreate and maintain assembly Job Books including updates from red-line changesClarify documentation processes and escalate issues when requiredMaintain documentation libraries and ensure version controlManage and update documentation through engineering change orders (ECOs)Create and distribute documentation packets to support production activitiesEnsure documentation remains accurate and current throughout the product lifecycleAdditional ResponsibilitiesDevelop work instructions test procedures and part recordsEnter and maintain BOMs and part data within the ERP systemSupport ISO and Quality documentation initiatives as neededOrganize electronic files master registers and controlled documentsMeet documentation milestones and support project timelinesParticipate in continuous improvement Lean activities and problem-solving effortsOn-site attendance is required to support production and cross-functional teamsQUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceAssociate degree in electronics mechanics technical writing or related field preferred13 years of technical writing documentation and/or manufacturing experience preferredAn equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to shift priorities quickly in response to production needsStrong written verbal and technical communication skillsAbility to interpret engineering drawings schematics CAD files and component specificationsUnderstanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) part specifications and ECO processesAbility to create and maintain assembly documentation work instructions and test proceduresProficiency with MS Office; ability to learn Factory Logix Checkpoint and Circuit CAM softwareStrong organizational skills; ability to maintain documentation libraries and electronic filesAbility to follow standardized documentation processes and meet timelinesAbility to analyze problems collect data draw conclusions and interpret technical instructionsBasic mathematical skills including addition subtraction multiplication division fractions decimals and percentagesAbility to collaborate effectively with Engineering Production and Quality teamsCertificationsFamiliarity with IPC-A-610 and ISO documentation standards preferred; training may be providedPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to stand walk sit reach talk and hearFrequent use of hands for handling documents tools or materialsOccasional stooping kneeling or crouchingAbility to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsClose and color vision required; ability to adjust focusWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical partsModerate noise levels typical of a production settingWork requires daily on-site presenceMILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see this government poster:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ().Because this job has access to controlled technology we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. nationals lawful permanent resident or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable if an individual is not a U.S. person our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.Upon hire the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S. as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B. Key Skills Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1