Technical Writer (Robotics & Electromechanical Systems)

MMC Group LP; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMC Group LP is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support advanced engineering and hardware operations, creating, refining, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for robotic and electromechanical systems.

The role requires translating intricate mechanical and electrical data into clear maintenance guides, SOPs, and service manuals, while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and SMEs to ensure accuracy and usability across field operations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional technical writing experience in engineering, manufacturing, or hardware-focused environments.
• Proven ability to absorb mechanical, electrical, and operational concepts and translate them into structured documentation.
• Demonstrated track record of collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, and field technicians.
• Hands-on experience with version control, document structuring, and technical revision workflows.
• Exceptional technical editing, structural organization, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain maintenance guidelines, service manuals, SOPs, and work instructions for robotic and electromechanical systems.
• Partner with systems engineers, service technicians, and SMEs to extract and synthesize complex details.
• Review technical collateral for accuracy, clarity, terminology, and completeness.
• Manage document versioning, revision histories, and centralized repositories as procedures evolve.
• Identify omissions in existing resources and develop collateral to support field operations, testing, and repairs.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering documentation

Editing & proofreading

Document control

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support our client's advanced engineering and hardware operations. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for complex robotic, automated, and electromechanical systems.

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between engineering teams and end-users, translating intricate technical data into clear, actionable maintenance guides, standard operating procedures, and service manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation Development: Author and maintain comprehensive maintenance guidelines, service manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for proprietary robotic and electromechanical systems.
• Engineering Collaboration: Partner closely with systems engineers, service technicians, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract and synthesize complex mechanical and electrical details.
• Content Accuracy & Standardization: Conduct thorough reviews to ensure all technical collateral meets rigorous standards for accuracy, clarity, terminology consistency, and completeness.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage document versioning, revision histories, and centralized digital document repositories as hardware and operating procedures evolve.
• Gap Analysis: Proactively identify omissions in existing technical resources and develop structured collateral to support ongoing field operations, testing, and repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5–7 years of professional technical writing experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or hardware-focused environments.
• Subject Matter Translation: Proven ability to absorb intricate mechanical, electrical, and operational concepts and translate them into structured, user-friendly documentation.
• SME Engagement: Demonstrated track record of collaborating effectively with hardware engineers, software developers, and field technicians.
• Document Control: Hands-on experience with version control, document structuring, and technical revision workflows.
• Core Skills: Exceptional technical editing, structural organization, and proofreading skills with an uncompromising eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications & Industry Background

Familiarity or direct experience in one or more of the following domains:

• Robotics, industrial automation, or mechatronics
• Industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, or automotive systems
• Authoring service/repair manuals, troubleshooting flowcharts, preventative maintenance protocols, or engineering change notices (ECNs)