Engineering Technical Writer for Transit Bus Documentation

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Technical Writer, Engineering to create and maintain technical publications for transit buses.

You will translate engineering data into clear manuals and work instructions in collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care. Responsibilities include developing service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and SOPs; ensuring accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to industry standards; using CAD visuals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of technical writing experience in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty transit manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Technical Communication Suite, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) for extracting illustrations is highly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of technical English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain complex technical publications including service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance guides for transit buses.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to gather technical specifications and translate them into easily understandable documentation.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage documentation revisions through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Take and utilize digital photographs and CAD Models (e.g. SolidWorks) to create clear visual aids and illustrations for technical documents.
• Ensure all documentation complies with safety regulations, APTA guidelines, and specific transit agency contractual requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Technical English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication/Engineering

Tools

Adobe Technical Communication Suite

MadCap Flare

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Technical Writer, Engineering to create and maintain technical publications for transit buses.

You will translate engineering data into clear manuals and work instructions in collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care. Responsibilities include developing service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and SOPs; ensuring accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to industry standards; using CAD visuals and