Technical Writer

Talentify

Fairfield (OH)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 152,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Prefab Technical Writer to transform complex engineering information into clear, customer-ready documentation for prefabricated modular data center solutions. You will collaborate with engineering, project execution, and product management to support installation, operation, and commissioning of the systems.

The role requires strong technical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to work with CAD models, electrical, mechanical, and cooling disciplines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical communication, or a related technical field (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial or Systems preferred).
1–3 years of experience in technical writing or related discipline.
Ability to translate complex engineering information into clear content.
Ability to interpret CAD drawings and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain customer-facing technical documentation for prefabricated modular data center solutions.
Create installation manuals covering enclosure, electrical, hydraulic, and installation requirements.
Develop operation manuals, technical specs, and sequence-of-operation documents.
Document procedures for operating primary equipment and reference OEM docs.
Translate complex engineering content into clear instructions for technical audiences.
Develop and update technical images, diagrams, and tables for final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

CAD models

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a highly motivated Prefab Technical Writer to support its Prefabricated Modular Data Center solutions within the Data Center Systems organization. This role will transform complex engineering and project information into clear, accurate, and customer-ready documentation for prefabricated solutions, including power modules, power skids, data halls, all-in-one modules, IT pods.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, project execution, manufacturing, product management, technical experts, and other technical writers to develop documentation that supports the installation, operation, commissioning of prefabricated modular data center projects. This position requires strong technical writing, analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and the ability to interpret engineering information across electrical, mechanical, structural, and cooling disciplines.

Technical Documentation Development

Develop, revise, and maintain customer-facing technical documentation for prefabricated modular data center solutions.
Create installation manuals covering enclosure installation, electrical connections, hydraulic connections, and other project-specific installation requirements.
Develop operation manuals, technical specifications, and sequence-of-operation documents for the systems and equipment incorporated into each solution.
Clearly document procedures for operating primary equipment and provide appropriate references to original equipment manufacturer documentation.
Translate complex engineering content into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand instructions for technical audiences.
Develop and update technical images, diagrams, line art, tables, and other visual content required for final documentation.

General

Work closely with project engineers, technical leads, subject-matter experts, factory personnel, R&D, product management, and project teams to gather and validate technical information.
Interpret engineering packages that may include 3D models, structural specifications, electrical specifications, cooling specifications, and auxiliary equipment information.
Conduct working sessions with subject-matter experts to resolve technical questions and documentation gaps.

Document Review, Quality, and Governance

Support formal documentation reviews and release approvals.
Ensure documentation complies with applicable corporate standards, regulatory requirements, terminology guidelines, and localization needs.
Maintain a high level of consistency, accuracy, usability, and quality across all project documentation.
Manage document revisions, version control, release status, and updates in alignment with project and product lifecycle milestones.
Help establish standardized Prefab documentation formats, templates, style guidelines, and reusable content.

Publishing

Prepare final approved documentation for release and upload it to the appropriate document repository.
Ensure final documentation is included in project handover packages.
Support publication and localization activities when documentation is required in additional languages.
Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with the broader Data Center Systems technical-writing community.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical communication, or a related technical field. Electrical, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering is preferred.
One to three years of experience in technical writing, engineering documentation, product documentation, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering information into clear and accurate technical content.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, and other engineering documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project-management skills.
High level of attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects, documentation revisions, and stakeholder reviews.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional, and technically diverse teams.
Understanding of document-control practices, revision management, and formal technical review processes.
Continuous improvement: Identifies opportunities to standardize templates, simplify workflows, and improve documentation quality.

Why Join Schneider Electric?

Join a global organization focused on sustainability, electrification, automation, and digital transformation. In this role, you will help shape how innovative prefabricated modular data center solutions are documented and experienced by customers.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working on infrastructure that supports the rapidly evolving needs of data centers and high-density computing. You will also have the opportunity to improve documentation standards and processes across a growing portfolio of engineered and standardized Prefab solutions.

Company Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Commitment to Ethics and Compliance

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Pay & Benefits

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 – USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match
Support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera
Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace
Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits