Technical Writer: Industrial Equipment Manuals (Onsite)

JBT Marel Corporation; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation in Sandusky, OH seeks a Technical Writer to craft, revise, illustrate, and edit customer documentation for installation, operation, sanitation, and maintenance manuals as well as training materials.

You will collaborate with SMEs to translate complex content into clear, accessible documentation and maintain records across PDFs, wikis, and SharePoint, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in written communication or related field.
• 3+ years writing experience documenting industrial equipment.
• Fluent English.
• General knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software and exposure to the food processing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create content using Adobe Creative Cloud and other authoring tools for print and online formats, including MS Office and PDFs.
• Write/update, illustrate, and edit customer manuals and technical documentation (BOMs, installation guidelines, equipment setup procedures).
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to review and improve content; maintain version control and records.
• Manage translations of User Manuals and Operations Guides.
• Collaborate with engineers and other contributors to produce PDFs, Wikis, and SharePoint content to ensure consistency in style and quality.
• Maintain electronic records for legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML5

CAD software

Job description

JBT Marel Corporation in Sandusky, OH seeks a Technical Writer to craft, revise, illustrate, and edit customer documentation for installation, operation, sanitation, and maintenance manuals as well as training materials.

You will collaborate with SMEs to translate complex content into clear, accessible documentation and maintain records across PDFs, wikis, and SharePoint, ensuring consistency and compliance.