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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