Industrial Technical Writer & Illustrator for Manuals

BendPak Inc.; Kevet (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BendPak Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer and Illustrator to convert complex technical data into clear, user-friendly manuals and illustrations for end users.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to produce precise, standards-compliant documentation. The role requires SolidWorks or SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, and strong writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combined with relevant professional experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Experience applying ANSI Z535.6 standards to consumer products or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical drawings and translate into user-friendly docs.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical data into clear manuals and illustrations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Sales, and Marketing to develop and revise publications.
• Apply ANSI Z535.6 safety messages within manuals and collateral materials.
• Maintain the technical documentation library and ensure version control.
• Lead publication projects and coordinate inputs to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Engineering literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or related field

High school diploma with extensive experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Composer

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PDF tools

Job description

BendPak Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer and Illustrator to convert complex technical data into clear, user-friendly manuals and illustrations for end users.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to produce precise, standards-compliant documentation. The role requires SolidWorks or SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, and strong writing and editing skills.