Documentation Technician - Power Systems Division

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Power Systems Division seeks a Documentation Technician to drive engineering documentation for engine-driven products. The role emphasizes coordination across Engineering, Publications, and Production to ensure accurate BOMs and service manuals.

You will create and revise drawings, circuit diagrams, ECOs, and manuals, while maintaining standardized documentation practices. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate degree in a related field.
• Strong documentation skills with clear, technical writing.
• Ability to work in team or independently with minimal supervision.
• High organization and attention to detail with ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify engineering deliverables: drawings, diagrams, BOMs, ECOs, and service parts.
• Collaborate with Publications, Engineering, and Marketing on new and existing products.
• Coordinate supplier documentation packages for internal and external providers.
• Attend Documentation Technician meetings and uphold documentation standards.
• Facilitate ECO meetings between Engineering, Operations, and Materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

2D/3D modeling

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Associate degree in Quality Control

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Arena Empower (Omnify)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Power Systems Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Documentation Technician within the Engineering Team to focus on our engine-driven products. This position requires exceptional organizational skills to drive our crucial design documentation that helps bring our ideas to life.

Essential Functions:

• Create and modify engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, engineering specification sheets, circuit diagrams, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations, parts entries, and Bills of Material (BOM) versions.
• Collaborate with Technical Publications, Engineering, Technical Service, and Marketing teams across New Product Development (NPD) and product sustainment, creating documentation and parts structures for new products and reviewing and revising parts lists, service parts kits, service memos, field instructions, owner’s manuals, and technical manuals for existing products.
• Act as the documentation liaison between Engineering, Materials, Production, and Accounting by coordinating and creating supplier documentation packages (circuit board layouts and Bills of Material) for internal and external suppliers.
• Participate in Documentation Technician meetings to stay informed of and implement changes to documentation standards.
• Facilitate regular ECO meetings between Engineering, Operations, and Materials groups.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be actively enrolled in pursuit of an Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Quality Control, Electronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• Demonstrate a positive, growth-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed technical documentation is required.
• Ability to work effectively in both team-based and independent environments, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to proactively seek out information and ensure accurate, complete, and standardized documentation while balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with electrical circuit diagrams and electrical product manufacturing processes to properly structure and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Fluent using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with 2D and 3D modeling tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in design and documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• Experience using Arena Empower (Omnify) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

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