Technical Writer Job at Wabtec Corporation in Oak Creek

Overview

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Who you will be working with

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-national team of technical writers and illustrators dedicated to producing high-quality documentation for Nordco’s Maintenance of Way equipment. You’ll also work closely with engineering, aftermarket service, manufacturing, parts sales, product managers, and customers to ensure accurate and user-friendly manuals.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Technical Publications group, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining Operation and Maintenance manuals for Nordco’s specialized rail maintenance equipment. Your work will directly support the safe and efficient use of our machines by customers around the world. You’ll play a key role in ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and usability of all documentation, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and revise Operation and Maintenance manuals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and verify technical content
• Create and edit illustrations and exploded view drawings
• Assist in the creation of parts sheets
• Operate Nordco machines to verify controls and functionality for documentation accuracy
• Contribute to continuous improvement and professional development initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and support other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing
• Proven experience in technical writing with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with or documenting heavy equipment or industrial machinery
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Technical aptitude and ability to read engineering schematics (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic)
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and CREO Parametric or CREO Illustrate
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges
• Occasional travel may be required (less than 5%); a valid U.S. passport may be necessary
• After a 3-month onboarding period, remote work is available on Mondays and Fridays

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is a light-duty position that requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds. You must be able to sit, stand, walk, and climb on and off machinery. Manual dexterity is required for handling tools and controls. Normal hearing, speech, and vision (correctable) are necessary.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between $54,700.00 and $72,500.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who we are

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Job meta

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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