Technical Documentation Engineer

InOpTra Digital; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

InOpTra Digital, based in Bengaluru, seeks a Technical Documentation Engineer with 5-8 years of experience to create service manuals, training materials, and comprehensive product documentation throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service teams, applying XML/DITA standards and supporting BOM/PLM workflows, with a focus on accuracy and clarity. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5-8 years of experience in technical documentation or service documentation.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems and product documentation.
• Experience with XML/DITA and publication standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including service and operator manuals, repair guides, maintenance instructions, and service bulletins.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Product Development to gather and structure information.
• Create and update product documentation across lifecycle stages and support BOM/PLM data.
• Develop content in XML/DITA and create technical illustrations based on CAD drawings.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

XML/DITA

Technical illustrations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Technical Communication

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Adobe FrameMaker

XML Editor

TechPub Studio

Job description

Job Description: Technical Documentation Engineer

Position Details

• Position: Technical Documentation Engineer
• Experience: 5-8 years
• Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• No. of positions: 3
• Onboarding date: 15.Oct.2026

About The Role

We are looking for a Technical Documentation Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in Technical Documentation, Product Information Management, 3D Visualization/Content Creation, Training Documentation, and Market Support activities.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with Automotive OEMs, Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers, Industrial Equipment Manufacturers, or Engineering Services organizations. The role involves creating high-quality service and product documentation, technical illustrations, training content, and supporting engineering change implementation throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of technical documentation including Service Manuals, Operator Manuals, Repair Manuals, Maintenance Instructions, Parts Catalogs, Workshop Literature, and Technical Bulletins.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Product Development teams to gather technical information and convert it into structured, user-friendly documentation.
• Create and update product documentation throughout various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Support the creation and maintenance of product structures, Bills of Materials (BOM), Service BOMs, and product information within PLM/PDM systems.
• Develop structured technical content using XML, SGML, DITA, and other documentation standards.
• Create and revise technical illustrations, exploded views, service graphics, and visual content based on engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Develop training documentation including instructor guides, participant manuals, technical presentations, quick-reference guides, and e-learning content.
• Support aftermarket and service teams by preparing service communications, troubleshooting guides, technical bulletins, and customer support documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Implement engineering changes and ensure documentation updates are aligned with released product modifications.
• Support localization and translation activities for global product launches.
• Participate in document reviews, quality checks, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to documentation standards and customer requirement.
• Maintain revision control, document traceability, and configuration management within the documentation environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance content quality, authoring efficiency, and documentation processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Technical Documentation, Technical Publications, Product Information Management, or Service Documentation.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, vehicle architecture, service processes, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with Technical Authoring tools such as Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, XML Editor & TechPub Studio.
• Hands-on experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering release workflows.
• Experience in Physical Product Management and Product Structure Management.
• Knowledge of Service BOM (SBOM), Engineering BOM (EBOM), and Manufacturing BOM (MBOM).
• Understanding of S1000D, DITA XML, ATA, ASD/AIA standards, or equivalent technical publication standards.
• Experience creating technical training and learning content.
• Strong understanding of product change management and configuration management processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer interaction skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automotive OEMs, Commercial Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Aerospace, or Heavy Engineering products.
• Experience supporting Service Engineering, Product Support, and Aftermarket Operations.
• Exposure to Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) & Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100).
• Experience establishing documentation processes, templates, workflows, and governance models.
• Knowledge of the German language would be considered an added advantage.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on advanced European automotive programs.
• Collaboration with global engineering teams and top OEMs.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.