Technical Writer

Nordson; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Measurement & Control is seeking an experienced technical writer to develop SOPs, operator instructions, and clear visual aids. You will document manufacturing processes, control plans, and revisions while maintaining knowledge repositories.

The role supports training, onboarding, and compliance with quality management systems in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and aBachelor's degree in English, communications or journalism.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of revelant job experience
• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create operator work instructions and visual job aids.
• Document manufacturing process flows and control plans.
• Support engineering changes and document revisions.
• Maintain manufacturing knowledge repositories.
• Ensure documentation compliance with quality management systems.
• Support training and onboarding initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Nordson Measurement & Control , a global leader in Measurement & Control, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

The manufacturing organization requires a focused resource to:

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create operator work instructions and visual job aids.
• Document manufacturing process flows and control plans.
• Support engineering changes and document revisions.
• Maintain manufacturing knowledge repositories.
• Ensure documentation compliance with quality management systems.
• Support training and onboarding initiatives.

Key Business Benefits

Improved Production Consistency

Standardized and clearly written work instructions reduce variation between operators, shifts, and production locations. Consistent execution of manufacturing processes helps ensure product quality and repeatability.

Enhanced Quality and Reduced Defects

Clear documentation minimizes interpretation errors that can result in scrap, rework, and customer quality issues. A dedicated technical writer helps ensure process updates are accurately reflected in production documentation.

Increased Manufacturing Productivity

Manufacturing engineers and supervisors currently spend significant time writing, updating, and formatting documentation. Assigning these responsibilities to a technical writer allows technical resources to focus on process optimization, capacity improvements, and operational performance.

Faster Training and Onboarding

Well-structured work instructions, visual aids, and training documents reduce onboarding time for new operators and technicians. Employees become productive more quickly while requiring less supervisor intervention.

Knowledge Retention

Critical manufacturing knowledge often resides with experienced operators and engineers. A technical writer captures this expertise and converts it into documented best practices, reducing organizational risk associated with employee turnover.

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of revelant job experience

Preferred Educational Requriements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field

About Nordson Measurement & Control

Nordson Measurement & Control designs, develops and produces a wide range of process measurement and control instrumentation for a broad scope of manufacturing industries. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Measurement & Control is a global team that works to create intelligent solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Measurement & Control. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.