Technical Writer (Engineering

Ellos HR Solutions is partnering with a well-established, global precision manufacturing organization in Cambridge to recruit a Technical Documentation Specialist to join its Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their engineering or technical career who wants much more than a traditional documentation position.

You will work directly with machinery and automated equipment designed and built internally by the company's Engineering team. Your responsibility will be to understand how these machines work and transform engineering drawings, schematics and technical information into professional machine manuals used by operators, maintenance technicians and other technical personnel.

For someone with an educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Automation or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, this could be an outstanding opportunity to get your foot in the door of a sophisticated manufacturing environment.

Most importantly, there is room to grow.

This position can provide exposure to manufacturing engineering, automation, robotics, mechanical systems and electrical controls, creating potential future career paths within Engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

The organization purchases equipment from external machine builders, which typically arrives with complete technical documentation.

However, its Engineering team also designs, develops and builds specialized machinery internally.

That's where you come in.

You will be responsible for developing comprehensive technical manuals for this internally built equipment using established company templates and documentation standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating technical, operating and maintenance manuals for internally designed and built machinery
• Reviewing and interpreting electrical schematics and electrical drawings
• Reviewing and interpreting mechanical drawings, assemblies and equipment layouts
• Learning how newly developed machines operate and translating that knowledge into clear technical documentation
• Working directly with Engineers, Designers, Automation professionals, Maintenance personnel and other technical team members
• Documenting machine operating procedures and functionality
• Developing troubleshooting sections that help technical personnel diagnose equipment problems
• Incorporating electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and other engineering information into equipment manuals
• Documenting machine components, systems and technical specifications
• Creating clear maintenance and service instructions
• Updating documentation when equipment designs or processes are modified
• Ensuring manuals follow established company templates and documentation standards
• Organizing technical information so that operators and maintenance personnel can easily understand and use it

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who have a strong technical foundation but are still developing their careers.

You could be a recent graduate.

You could be an Engineering Technologist.

You could already be working in manufacturing and looking for your opportunity to move into an

Engineering department.

Previous experience with the exact title of "Technical Writer" is not necessarily required.

What matters is your ability to understand technical information and communicate it clearly.

An educational background in one of the following would be highly relevant:

• Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology
• Automation or Robotics
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Similar engineering or technical disciplines

What Will Make You Successful

You should be comfortable looking at technical information and asking questions about how equipment actually works.

We're looking for someone who:

• Can interpret or is eager to develop strong knowledge of mechanical drawings
• Can interpret or is eager to develop strong knowledge of electrical schematics
• Has strong written communication skills
• Is organized and detail oriented
• Enjoys understanding how machinery works
• Can take complex technical information and explain it clearly
• Is comfortable interacting with engineers and technical professionals
• Has genuine curiosity about manufacturing technology
• Is eager to learn
• Wants to build a long-term career within Engineering or advanced manufacturing

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't simply a job where you'll sit at a desk formatting documents.

You'll have the opportunity to learn about real industrial machinery designed and built inside the facility.

You'll see mechanical systems.

You'll work with electrical drawings and schematics.

You'll learn about automation and machine functionality.

You'll interact with the people designing, building and troubleshooting the equipment.

And you'll become the person responsible for bringing all of that technical knowledge together into documentation that others can actually use.

For an early-career engineering professional, the exposure can be extremely valuable.

Career Growth

The organization places significant emphasis on employee development and internal career progression.

For the right person, this role could become a stepping stone toward future opportunities such as:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering/Design
• Mechatronics
• Automation
• Robotics
• Controls
• Continuous Improvement
• Other technical and engineering functions

If you're trying to break into manufacturing engineering but keep seeing positions asking for several years of experience, this could be your opportunity to get that experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP program with company contribution/matching
• Annual profit-sharing bonus opportunity
• Annual Christmas bonus opportunity
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Paid sick and personal time
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for continued education and career development
• An established organization with many long-term employees
• A strong philosophy of developing and promoting employees from within

Schedule

This is a day-shift, office-based Engineering position.

Monday to Thursday: 9-hour days

Friday: 4-hour day

Enjoy the stability of a permanent daytime position while finishing your workweek with a short Friday.

If you have a technical or engineering education and you're thinking:

"I understand drawings. I understand technical concepts. I'm a strong communicator. I just need someone to give me an opportunity to get into an Engineering department."

We want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join an advanced manufacturing environment, learn directly from experienced technical professionals, gain exposure to machinery and automation, and build the foundation for a long-term career in Engineering.