Engineering Technical Writer - Rail Maintenance Manuals

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment in Montgomery, AL is seeking an Engineering Technical Writer to develop manuals, maintenance guides, and parts docs for railroad maintenance equipment. You will translate engineering designs into clear, user-friendly instructions and collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel.

Responsibilities include updating documentation for changes, supporting training materials, ensuring compliance with FRA/AAR, and coordinating document releases with product launches;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in business, technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in technical writing or documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including operator manuals, maintenance manuals, and parts manuals.
• Translate engineering designs, specifications, and procedures into clear and concise instructions for end users.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel to gather technical information and validate content accuracy.
• Create and manage illustrations, diagrams, and supporting visuals in coordination with CAD or graphics teams.
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., FRA, AAR, safety guidelines).
• Update documentation to reflect engineering changes, product improvements, and field feedback.
• Support development of training materials and user guides for operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate document releases in alignment with product launches and engineering change processes.
• Participate in design and production reviews to understand product functionality and documentation needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation quality, usability, and standardization.

Skills

Communication

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in business/technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office

PDM software

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Kershaw Equipment in Montgomery, AL is seeking an Engineering Technical Writer to develop manuals, maintenance guides, and parts docs for railroad maintenance equipment. You will translate engineering designs into clear, user-friendly instructions and collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel.

Responsibilities include updating documentation for changes, supporting training materials, ensuring compliance with FRA/AAR, and coordinating document releases with product launches;