Technical Documentation Engineer

The Aagard Group LLC; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-Cost Coverage

Flexible Health Options

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Support

Chaplain Support

Job summary

The Aagard Group LLC is seeking a skilled technical writer to create and maintain documentation for industrial equipment and automation systems. You will translate complex engineering concepts into clear customer-facing content, align with standards, and ensure traceability across deliverables.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and IT, plus the development of AI-supported workflows and content templates to streamline updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience producing technical documentation for industrial equipment, automation systems, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clear, Accurate, and Usable Technical Documentation for operator manuals, maintenance guides, troubleshooting, and system overviews.
• Leverage AI to improve documentation quality and efficiency with AI-enabled drafting, templates, and workflows.
• Champion knowledge management and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and IT to improve content.

Skills

Technical Writing

Industrial Equipment Documentation

Automation Systems Knowledge

CAD/Drawings Reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Communication

Tools

Word

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clear, Accurate, and Usable Technical Documentation
  • Create and maintain operator manuals, maintenance guides, troubleshooting documentation, and system overviews.
  • Translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear, customer‑friendly documentation.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with Aagard standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
  • Maintain version control, accuracy, and traceability across documentation deliverables.
• Leverage AI to Improve Documentation Quality and Efficiency
  • Apply AI‑enabled tools to assist with drafting, standardizing, summarizing, and updating technical content.
  • Develop and maintain AI‑supported documentation workflows, templates, and style guides.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and documentation sources to automate documentation updates from engineering data, PLC/HMI standards, CAD files, or other source systems.
  • Ensure responsible, secure, and ethical use of AI tools within documentation processes.
• Champion Knowledge Management and Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Structure documentation for reuse across projects, product lines, and customer deliverables.
  • Organize technical content for easy retrieval by internal teams and customers.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and IT to gather, validate, and improve documentation content.
  • Support training and adoption of documentation standards, tools, and AI‑assisted processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience producing technical documentation for industrial equipment, automation systems, or manufacturing environments
• Strong technical writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control environments preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and CAD files
• Experience using documentation tools such as Word, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar content management systems
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, and proactive problem‑solving skills
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Passion for continuous improvement, learning, and applying new technologies
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
• Must possess a Real ID or Passport and be willing to travel as necessary

Benefits

• No‑Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
• Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
• Payment‑in‑lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
• Company‑Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
• Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
• 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
• 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
• Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
• Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
• Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
• Celebrate, Care, and Connect: On‑staff chaplain support for milestones and challenges.
• Charitable contributions matched by Aagard.
• Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns.
• Complimentary Perks: Fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

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