Technical Writer, Engineering

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (including FSA & HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & 12 paid holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a Technical Writer, Engineering to develop and maintain manuals for transit buses. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care to translate data into clear technical publications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of technical writing experience in manufacturing, with skills in Adobe TCS, MadCap Flare, SolidWorks, and MS Office. Onsite in Riverside, CA with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of technical writing experience, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty transit manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and authoring tools (Adobe TCS, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) for illustrations is highly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong technical English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical publications including service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance guides for transit buses.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance to gather specifications and translate into documentation.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and SOPs.
• Manage documentation revisions through the ECN process.
• Capture and use CAD models/photos to create visuals for documents.
• Ensure documentation complies with safety regulations, APTA guidelines, and contract requirements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Management

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication/Engineering/English

Tools

Adobe Technical Communication Suite

MadCap Flare

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Technical Writer, Engineering

Location: Riverside, CA
Salary Range: $71,000-$82,000

Position Summary

Responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining technical documentation, service manuals, operator manuals, and manufacturing work instructions for transit buses. Ensures all technical documents are accurate, user-friendly, and comply with industry standards and customer requirements. Collaborates closely with Engineering, Production, and Customer Care to gather product data and translates it into clear technical publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain complex technical publications including service manuals, operator manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance guides for transit buses.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to gather technical specifications and translate them into easily understandable documentation.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage documentation revisions through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Take and utilize digital photographs and CAD Models (e.g. SolidWorks) to create clear visual aids and illustrations for technical documents
• Ensure all documentation complies with safety regulations, APTA guidelines, and specific transit agency contractual requirements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of technical writing experience, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty transit manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Technical Communication Suite, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) for extracting illustrations is highly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of technical English.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite. [Hybrid/Remote expectations]

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

Career Growth at ENC

We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.