Technical Writer

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a technical writer/engineer to develop and standardize Work Instructions (WI) and SOPs, integrating AI and automation to improve documentation. You will translate complex data into clear content and collaborate with Process & Manufacturing Engineering and Digital teams to capture knowledge.

The role requires a 3-5 year background in technical writing or engineering documentation, strong writing skills, and familiarity with Python or AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing or engineering documentation.
• Strong writing and communication skills with ability to translate complex tech.
• Knowledge of Python or AI/automation tools is advantageous.
• Passion for AI, digitalization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain WI, RFQs, SOPs, and engineering docs.
• Translate complex technical information into clear content.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to capture knowledge and requirements.
• Understand manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, TPD requirements.
• Drive documentation digitalization with AI and automation.
• Develop AI-assisted docs, templates, automation tools, workflows.
• Integrate data sources to improve documentation efficiency and consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation standards

Engineering knowledge

AI awareness

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Python

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

To develop, standardize and automate the creation of Work Instruction (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and manufacturing knowledge assets. The role combines engineering domain knowledge, software development, AI, and automation capabilities to improve documentation efficiency, capture engineering knowledge, and enable data-driven generation of WI/SOP from engineering information such as TPD, BOM, routing, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and maintain WI, RFQs, SOPs, and engineering documentation by translating complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly content
• Collaborate with engineering teams to capture manufacturing knowledge, best practices, and operational requirements while ensuring documentation accuracy, standardization, and effective document control
• Gain a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machine build activities, engineering workflows, BOM structures, routing information, and TPD requirements to support high-quality engineering documentation
• Drive documentation digitalization by identifying opportunities to automate and standardize document creation using AI and workflow automation technologies
• Develop AI-assisted documentation solutions, document templates, automation tools, and document generation workflows using Python, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies
• Integrate engineering data sources such as BOM, TPD, process routing, and equipment databases to improve documentation efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Build and maintain engineering knowledge assets and documentation standards to support knowledge sharing and business continuity
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Process & Manufacturing Engineering, Automation & Optimization, Digital, and Operations teams, to deliver innovative documentation and digital solutions that support manufacturing excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, engineering documentation, manufacturing digitalization, process improvement, or related fields
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and engineering specifications
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of Python, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, or other AI and automation tools would be an advantage
• Passion for AI, digitalization, and continuous improvement