Hybrid Technical Writer, Engineering - Transit Bus Docs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (including FSA & HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & 12 paid holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a Technical Writer, Engineering to develop and maintain manuals for transit buses. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care to translate data into clear technical publications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of technical writing experience in manufacturing, with skills in Adobe TCS, MadCap Flare, SolidWorks, and MS Office. Onsite in Riverside, CA with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical publications including service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance guides for transit buses.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance to gather specifications and translate into documentation.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and SOPs.
• Manage documentation revisions through the ECN process.
• Capture and use CAD models/photos to create visuals for documents.
• Ensure documentation complies with safety regulations, APTA guidelines, and contract requirements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Management

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication/Engineering/English

Tools

Adobe Technical Communication Suite

MadCap Flare

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a Technical Writer, Engineering to develop and maintain manuals for transit buses. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care to translate data into clear technical publications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of technical writing experience in manufacturing, with skills in Adobe TCS, MadCap Flare, SolidWorks, and MS Office. Onsite in Riverside, CA with strong growth opportunities.