ASTEC · 1 month ago
Technical Writer - Engineering Governance
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstec is an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for customers. The Engineering Governance Technical Writer will develop and maintain internal engineering documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across the global organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain clear, concise, high-information-density policies, standards, procedures, work instructions, and best practices
Review and edit team-developed content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with engineering governance
Assist in developing training materials designed for effective comprehension and reuse
Organize complex technical information into formats optimized for both human readers and AI-enabled parsing, translation, and reuse
Develop processes that support efficient reuse of written content across multiple languages and delivery formats, including PDFs, help files, SharePoint pages, and training materials
Coordinate with third parties to ensure accurate, efficient translation into languages such as English, French, Portuguese, and Hindi
Manage the storage, organization, and revision control of technical documentation and training materials
Recommend process and system improvements to enhance documentation quality and efficiency
Aggressively support and promote the OneASTEC culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Technical Writing, or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in policy, standards, procedure, and work instruction creation for engineering teams
Effective communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Experience preparing illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and charts for use in technical documentation
Solid written communication skills; technical writing, editing and documentation experience
Proficient with MS Office, InDesign, DITA XML authoring software such as OxygenXML
Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD tools
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
Preferred
Experience with AI for information and data conversion
Benefits
Skills training
Career development
Programs that support physical safety
Benefits and resources to enhance total health and well-being
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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