Technical Writer

Sterling Engineering; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in La Grange, IL, seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to create and maintain technical documentation and parts catalogs. You will interpret BOMs and engineering drawings, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure publications are accurate, organized, and up to date.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with complex technical information in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience handling complex information with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication, including conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and technical processes.
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation or parts catalogs preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Structured FrameMaker preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Download and interpret BOMs used to create Parts Catalogs.
• Read and understand engineering drawings for parts catalog development.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation and catalogs.
• Follow technical publication standards, templates, and structures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve documentation issues.
• Create and edit graphics to support publications.
• Manage multiple documentation projects with accuracy and quality.
• Provide weekly project status updates and communicate progress.
• Share knowledge and support team members in a collaborative environment.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Organization

Communication skills

Learning agility

Technical publications experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Structured FrameMaker

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and parts catalogs. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs), collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring technical publications are accurate, organized, and up to date. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable

working with complex technical information in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Download and interpret Bills of Material (BOMs) used to create Parts Catalogs
• Read and understand engineering application drawings for parts catalog development
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation and parts catalogs
• Follow established technical publication standards, templates, and organizational structures
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical questions and documentation issues
• Create and edit graphics as needed to support technical publications
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Provide weekly project status updates and communicate progress effectively
• Share knowledge and support team members in a collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a role requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling complex information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and technical processes
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, parts catalogs, or similar materials preferred
• Experience with Adobe Structured FrameMaker preferred
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams