Technical Writer
Job in
West Oxford, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01540, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
IPG Photonics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to support the creation, maintenance, and modernization of technical documentation for complex engineering products. This role will play a key part in updating and managing a large library of legacy documentation created in Adobe Frame Maker, while supporting our transition to a Component Content Management System (CCMS), specifically Quanos Schema ST4.
Key Responsibilities- Modify, update, and maintain existing documentation created in Adobe Frame Maker (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
- 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)
- 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
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.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in professional writing, Technical Field or Engineering
- A minimum 2 years of experience
- Proven experience with Adobe Frame Maker (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
- Experience with Schema ST4 or other CCMS platforms (e.g., Mad Cap 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
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