Senior Technical Writer – Heavy Machinery Manuals

Grove US LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical manuals for lattice products.

You will direct the development, accuracy, and timely delivery of manuals for internal and external customers, collaborating with engineering, quality, Aftermarket and IPD teams to gather information and translate it into clear, compliant documentation. You will ensure manuals follow international standards, produce illustrations when helpful, and coordinate translations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings.
• Ability to collaborate with ENG, IPD and production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive, professional technical manuals for crane operators and internal customers.
• Observe and document IPCs for the end customer.
• Collaborate with ENG, Aftermarket and IPD teams; ensure illustrator-writer alignment.
• Gather information at the plant (prototype development, production, test area).
• Order translations on time, review them, and prepare the print-ready PDF.
• Handle inquiries from Service, Marketing, and Engineering.
• Maintain documentation for new and used cranes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing or equivalent experience

Tools

FrameMaker

Isodraw

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical manuals for lattice products.

You will direct the development, accuracy, and timely delivery of manuals for internal and external customers, collaborating with engineering, quality, Aftermarket and IPD teams to gather information and translate it into clear, compliant documentation. You will ensure manuals follow international standards, produce illustrations when helpful, and coordinate translations to deliver