Industrial Machinery Documentation Engineer (On-Site)

Goodwin Recruiting; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Machinery Technical Writer to create operating manuals, equipment documentation, and illustrated instructions for custom industrial machinery. This on-site role requires close collaboration with mechanical engineers, machine builders, and production teams.

You will translate complex mechanical and electrical systems into clear manuals, maintain revisions, and contribute to documentation processes for specialized equipment used in automation, packaging,

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical manuals, equipment documentation, maintenance guides, or engineering instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial machinery or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, engineering diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation or graphic editing software.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed operating manuals and illustrated technical instructions for custom machinery.
• Work with engineers and production teams to document equipment functions.
• Translate mechanical and electrical systems into user-friendly documentation.
• Review equipment and verify documentation accuracy.
• Maintain documentation revisions and incorporate engineering changes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Communication skills

Documentation management

Project coordination

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

CAD drawings

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Machinery Technical Writer to create operating manuals, equipment documentation, and illustrated instructions for custom industrial machinery. This on-site role requires close collaboration with mechanical engineers, machine builders, and production teams.

You will translate complex mechanical and electrical systems into clear manuals, maintain revisions, and contribute to documentation processes for specialized equipment used in automation, packaging,