Technical Writer

IPG Photonics is a leading developer and producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers headquartered in Marlborough, MA. This role supports the creation, maintenance, and modernization of technical documentation for complex engineering products, including legacy content in Adobe FrameMaker and transition to a Component Content Management System (CCMS) – specifically Quanos Schema ST4.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both legacy documentation systems and modern content management tools, and who wants to contribute to the evolution of technical publications in a high‑tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Modify, update, and maintain existing documentation created in Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured)

Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across product manuals and technical documents

Support migration of legacy content into Schema ST4 and assist in adopting structured authoring practices

Collaborate with engineering, product, and service teams to gather and validate technical information

Apply content reuse strategies and improve documentation efficiency during CCMS transition

Maintain version control and documentation standards across multiple product lines

Experience Level

Produces well‑structured technical papers, white papers, or manuals

Adapts tone and depth for different audiences (developers, users, executives)

Conducts research and interviews SMEs independently

Familiar with style guides and documentation standards

Uses advanced tools (version control, documentation platforms)

Key Skills

Technical writing and editing

Document formatting and template management

Content organization and reuse

Version control and change management

Ability to learn new documentation systems and workflows quickly

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing, Technical Field or Engineering

Minimum 2 years of experience

Proven experience with Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured authoring)

Background in technical documentation for engineering, manufacturing, or industrial products

Strong ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear documentation

Experience working with cross‑functional teams (engineering, QA, product management)

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document control practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Schema ST4 or other CCMS platforms (e.g., MadCap IXIA, Paligo, Tridion Docs, Vasont)

Familiarity with structured authoring concepts (DITA/XML), even if not previously used in production

Experience with content migration, modular documentation, or reuse strategies

Knowledge of localization/translation workflows is a plus

Location
50 Old Webster Road, Oxford, Massachusetts 01540, United States

Employment Type
Exempt

Wage Information
MA: $74,956 – $87,136

Benefits

Pay Range: $74,956 – $87,136 (based on location)

Annual discretionary bonus or sales bonus as applicable

Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid basic life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Bright Horizons backup care

Bright Horizons college coach

Equal Employment Opportunity
IPG Photonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected attributes.

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