Screaming Circuits
Screaming Circuits is hiring: Technical Writer in Milwaukee
Screaming Circuits, Milwaukee, WI, US, 53244
JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS – 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE
Milwaukee 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 you’re passionate about turning technical information into clear, practical documentation, you’ll be a strong fit here.
SUMMARY
The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
NPI Documentation Support
Review and verify customer documentation for completeness and accuracy
Create Job Books using standard work templates
Validate and review Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Process documentation updates for NPI projects in a timely and accurate manner
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to clarify documentation requirements
Maintain and organize NPI documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Support all documentation‑related tasks assigned by management
Assembly Documentation Creation and Maintenance
Create and maintain assembly Job Books, including updates from red‑line changes
Clarify documentation processes and escalate issues when required
Maintain documentation libraries and ensure version control
Manage and update documentation through engineering change orders (ECOs)
Create and distribute documentation packets to support production activities
Ensure documentation remains accurate and current throughout the product lifecycle
Additional Responsibilities
Develop work instructions, test procedures, and part records
Enter and maintain BOMs and part data within the ERP system
Support ISO and Quality documentation initiatives as needed
Organize electronic files, master registers, and controlled documents
Meet documentation milestones and support project timelines
Participate in continuous improvement, Lean activities, and problem‑solving efforts
On‑site attendance is required to support production and cross‑functional teams
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Associate degree in electronics, mechanics, technical writing, or related field preferred
1–3 years of technical writing, documentation, and/or manufacturing experience preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to shift priorities quickly in response to production needs
Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD files, and component specifications
Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part specifications, and ECO processes
Ability to create and maintain assembly documentation, work instructions, and test procedures
Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn Factory Logix, Checkpoint, and Circuit CAM software
Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain documentation, libraries, and electronic files
Ability to follow standardized documentation processes and meet timelines
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, draw conclusions, and interpret technical instructions
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams
Certifications
Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 and ISO documentation standards preferred; training may be provided
Physical Demands
The 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 hear
Frequent use of hands for handling documents, tools, or materials
Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Close and color vision required; ability to adjust focus
The 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 parts
Moderate noise levels typical of a production setting
Work requires daily on‑site presence
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All 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 414‑228‑5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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