Onsite Technical Writer – Manufacturing & CAD Visuals

Mainspringenergy; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking an Associate Technical Writer to create and maintain manufacturing and service documentation. You will translate complex mechanical and electrical processes into clear, unambiguous documentation for multiple audiences.

This role requires onsite work in Menlo Park and collaboration with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with CAD visuals and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in technical writing or related engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication; native-level English.
• Experience creating and interpreting CAD visuals, schematics, and process flows.
• Proficient with Google Workspace; basic CAD exposure with training available.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience using shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Onsite documentation: work fully onsite in Menlo Park, including hands-on learning in the assembly of the latest product.
• Author and edit digital manufacturing documentation (installation, testing, service operations) per standardized styles.
• Generate technical visuals using CAD tools to support product understanding.
• Manage revision control and documentation workflows across the organization.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and managers to support manufacturing partners.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation control

English communication

CAD familiarity

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

Composer

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking an Associate Technical Writer to create and maintain manufacturing and service documentation. You will translate complex mechanical and electrical processes into clear, unambiguous documentation for multiple audiences.

This role requires onsite work in Menlo Park and collaboration with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with CAD visuals and Google Workspace.