Technical Writer

HD Construction Equipment Co.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Construction Equipment Co. is seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to develop and maintain Parts, Operation, and Workshop/Service Manuals for heavy machinery.

You will create and revise manuals, diagrams, and illustrations to document product requirements clearly and consistently. The role requires hands-on use of CATIA, IsoDraw, Adobe Illustrator, and Oxygen XML Editor, as well as producing PDF/XML formats.

Qualifications

• Experience developing Parts Manuals, Operation Manuals, and Workshop/Service Manuals is mandatory.
• Experience in Technical Publications/Documentation, preferably in Automotive, Construction Equipment, Heavy Machinery, or Off-Highway industries.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, technical illustrations, and product documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical information.
• Good written, verbal, and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Parts Manuals, Operation Manuals, and Workshop/Service Manuals for construction equipment.
• Prepare technical illustrations, diagrams, and documentation using CATIA, IsoDraw, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Create, edit, format, and publish technical documents in PDF and XML-based formats.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and incorporate technical information.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of technical documentation.
• Use Oxygen XML Editor for creating and editing structured technical content.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy, language, formatting, and usability.
• Maintain revisions and incorporate engineering/product changes into existing manuals.
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable internal standards and documentation guidelines.

Tools

CATIA

IsoDraw

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe PDF Editor

Oxygen XML Editor

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain accurate, user-friendly Parts Manuals, Operation Manuals, and Workshop/Service Manuals for construction equipment, ensuring technical information is clearly documented and aligned with product requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update Parts Manuals, Operation Manuals, and Workshop/Service Manuals for construction equipment.
• Prepare technical illustrations, diagrams, and documentation using CATIA, IsoDraw, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Create, edit, format, and publish technical documents in PDF and XML-based formats.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and incorporate technical information.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of technical documentation.
• Use Oxygen XML Editor for creating and editing structured technical content.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy, language, formatting, and usability.
• Maintain revisions and incorporate engineering/product changes into existing manuals.
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable internal standards and documentation guidelines.

Required Technical Skills

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• CATIA
• IsoDraw
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe PDF Editor
• Oxygen XML Editor
• MS Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Experience & Qualification

• Experience in developing Parts Manuals, Operation Manuals, and Workshop/Service Manuals is mandatory.
• Experience in Technical Publications / Documentation, preferably in Automotive, Construction Equipment, Heavy Machinery, or Off-Highway industries.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, technical illustrations, and product documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical information.
• Good written, verbal, and spoken English communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Technical Documentation
• Technical Illustration
• Attention to Detail
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Documentation & Change Management
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Written & Verbal Communication
• MS Office Proficiency