RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Technical Writer
As a Technical Writer you will support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of technical documentation for complex equipment and systems. This role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, and product support teams to develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for operators, technicians, and customers.
Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and maintain technical manuals, service guides, maintenance procedures, and product documentation.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and change documentation to develop clear operating and maintenance instructions.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable industry standards and company requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and product support teams to gather technical information.
- Support continuous improvement of documentation processes, tools, and delivery methods.
- Maintain document revisions and updates as products and systems evolve.
- Assist internal teams with technical communication and documentation best practices.
- Support engineering change management activities and documentation updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering Technology, English, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Experience creating technical documentation for industrial equipment, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or similar industries.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical publishing/document management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with content management systems (CMS), ERP systems, and document control processes.
- Familiarity with Teamcenter, Adobe Creative Suite, FrameMaker, or similar technical publishing software.
- Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of engineering change processes and industry quality standards.
- Experience developing service, maintenance, or operator documentation for complex equipment.
Desired Attributes
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
- Effective communicator who can work across multiple departments and technical disciplines.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to support and mentor team members on documentation standards and best practices.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $50,000-$80,000 – Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering Technology, English, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience creating technical documentation for industrial, heavy, or manufacturing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical publishing/document management tools
- Experience with content management systems (CMS), ERP systems, and document control processes
- Familiarity with Teamcenter, Adobe Creative Suite, FrameMaker, or similar technical publishing software
- Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of engineering change processes and industry quality standards
- Experience developing service, maintenance, or operator documentation for complex equipment
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
