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Job Description:
Senior Documentation Specialist - Role Overview The position involves creating technical illustrations for manuals, developing and publishing parts manuals, and creating, editing, and updating technical manuals for Barry-Wehmiller products. It requires strong hands-on experience with Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphic editing tools, along with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation with minimal supervision. The role also expects good project coordination, English communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing priorities.
Key Responsibilities Technical Manuals: • Create, edit, update, and publish technical manuals such as operation and maintenance manuals using Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe InDesign. • Own and manage end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts manuals using the data from CAD, PLM, and ERP tools. • Create and revise technical illustrations using 3D models from SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator. • Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD data, and BOM structures to perform technical manual updates. • Monitor machine master schedules to prioritize tasks and ensure adherence to project/product delivery timelines. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Partner closely with global Engineering, Product Line Managers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver product documentation. • Coordinate with translation and localization teams to prepare documentation for multilingual publication in global markets. Continuous Improvement: • Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Skills • Proficiency in using desktop publishing tools like Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office. • Proficiency in using graphics creation tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Adobe Photoshop. • In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, BOM hierarchies, and product structures. • Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures. • Experience in PLM tools like Windchill, Teamcenter, Infor XA, or BlueStar PLM is required. • Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo is an advantage. GCC Education: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: • Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in handling parts catalogues, technical publications and documentation activities.
Soft Skills: • Good written and verbal communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Good stakeholder management skills • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency • Time Management • Adaptability. Travel • May be required to travel.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Company:
BW Corporate GCCSkills Required
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Adobe FrameMaker
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Photoshop
- Understanding of engineering drawings, BOM hierarchies, and product structures
- Experience with PLM tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, Infor XA, or BlueStar PLM
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technical Communication, Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience with parts catalogues, technical publications, and documentation
- Experience collaborating with global cross-functional stakeholders
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or Creo
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, time-management, and adaptability skills
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
