Lead Technical Writing: Hands-On & Visual Docs

Ring Inc; Menlo Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 137,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mainspring Energy in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a Manager of Technical Writing to lead a team that translates complex engineering and manufacturing processes into clear, actionable documentation. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service while staying hands-on with high-priority tasks.

This role combines strategy and mentorship, establishing global standards for visuals, manuals, and revisions, and guiding CAD/PLM tools usage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical writing within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor's degree as stated.
• Proven ability to distill complex mechanical and electrical systems into unambiguous documentation.
• Strong CAD and visual documentation tool skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical writers.
• Develop documentation strategy and governance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service.
• Oversee creation of CAD-derived visuals and process flows.
• Hands-on contribution to high-priority documentation tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical writing

CAD software proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Hands-on / mechanical intuition

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Enovia PLM

SolidWorks Composer

Job description

Mainspring Energy in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a Manager of Technical Writing to lead a team that translates complex engineering and manufacturing processes into clear, actionable documentation. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service while staying hands-on with high-priority tasks.

This role combines strategy and mentorship, establishing global standards for visuals, manuals, and revisions, and guiding CAD/PLM tools usage.