Technical Writer / Illustrator

Fairbanks Morse - Beloit, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Beloit, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer / Illustrator at Fairbanks Morse Defense is responsible for preparing technical manuals and documentation to meet customer deliverable requirements. This role involves translating complex technical information into clear, understandable language and creating illustrations to complement the written content. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate and timely delivery of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written copy for technical manuals to meet contract requirements.
• Work to meet contract commitments as scheduled, including validation activities.
• Develop repair parts lists and illustrations using bills of material and engineering drawings.
• Manage vendors that are providing data development resources.
• Review specifications as they relate to technical manual deliverables and estimate effort required.
• Read specifications and other contract documents and determine the types of technical documentation required.
• Interact with Fairbanks Morse Defense Program Management, Engineering, Training, Technical Services, and Sales & Marketing groups to determine the scope and formatting necessary.
• Develop data necessary for the preparation of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) technical manuals, maintenance standards, SILs, and other technical documents.
• Draft text material for new technical documentation and prepare updates and revisions as necessary to existing documentation.
• Prepare clear technical illustrations and graphic depictions to support the written text.
• Prepare, organize, and deliver preliminary contract deliverable documentation; adjudicate and incorporate customer comments/corrections and prepare final contract deliverable documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree or equivalent experience in a maintenance related technical writing environment.
• Minimum five years' experience in a technical writing environment, preferably in heavy machinery manufacturing, military maintenance, power generation, or marine application.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints, engineering orders, and bills of material.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office, Oracle, and XML authoring/document development in ArborText and Notepad ++.
• 2-3 years of experience in ArborText XML Schema/Stylesheet development, manipulation, and editing.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience with 2D and 3D illustration/modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Provisioning data requirements for contract deliverables.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with military maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with marine applications and power generation documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off