Job Description

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Job Title: Technical Writer - Engineering (4+ Years Experience)

Location: Hyderabad - Hybrid

Department: Technical Documentation / Engineering Support

Reports To: Documentation Manager

Experience Required: 4+ years

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, or related Engineering field

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled

Technical Writer

with 4+ years of experience to create, manage, and deliver high-quality documentation for products in the

Mechanical, Aerospace, Locomotive, or Automotive

sectors. The ideal candidate will have hands-on

CAD exposure (preferably SolidWorks)

and a background in

design or drafting

. Proficiency in writing in

Simplified Technical English (STE)

and experience in authoring

product manuals, maintenance guides, and assembly instructions

is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain

high-quality technical documents such as: + Product User Manuals
+ Installation and Assembly Guides
+ Maintenance and Service Manuals
+ Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
+ Application Guides
Interpret and work directly with

engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and BOMs

Use

SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, or equivalent CAD tools

for extracting views, generating exploded diagrams, and creating technical illustrations is a plus. Ensure all documents are authored using

Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100)

standards for global usability Collaborate with cross-functional teams including

Design Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Managers

Update documentation based on

design changes, feedback from stakeholders

, and

field service inputs

Participate in

design reviews

to understand product functionality and contribute to document planning early in the lifecycle Manage version control and documentation releases in alignment with

PLM systems

(e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar) Adhere to organizational templates, style guides, and compliance requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline

Minimum

4 years of experience

as a Technical Writer in an engineering/manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of

CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)

and ability to interpret technical drawings Exposure to

design or drafting functions

in a product development or manufacturing setting Proficiency in using tools like

SolidWorks Composer, Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word, or XML-based authoring tools

Familiarity with

illustration tools

such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW is a plus Knowledge of

Simplified Technical English

standards and structured writing principles Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex mechanical systems Experience working with

PLM systems and version-controlled environments

is a plus Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Certification or training in

Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100)

Experience authoring documentation for

heavy equipment, rail systems, aerospace products, or industrial machinery

Familiarity with

Agile/Scrum methodologies

in product development environments is a plus Exposure to

compliance standards

(e.g., ISO, UL, BIS, CE marking documentation)
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