Technical Documentation Engineer
Alexandria, VA - USA
Job Summary
Key Obsessions:
- Deliver Clear Accurate and Usable Technical Documentation
- Create and maintain operator manuals maintenance guides troubleshooting documentation and system overviews.
- Translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear customerâfriendly documentation.
- Ensure documentation aligns with Aagard standards customer requirements and applicable industry regulations.
- Maintain version control accuracy and traceability across documentation deliverables.
- Leverage AI to Improve Documentation Quality and Efficiency
- Apply AIâenabled tools to assist with drafting standardizing summarizing and updating technical content.
- Develop and maintain AIâsupported documentation workflows templates and style guides.
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and documentation sources to automate documentation updates from engineering data PLC/HMI standards CAD files or other source systems.
- Ensure responsible secure and ethical use of AI tools within documentation processes.
- Champion Knowledge Management and CrossâFunctional Collaboration
- Structure documentation for reuse across projects product lines and customer deliverables.
- Organize technical content for easy retrieval by internal teams and customers.
- Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Service Quality and IT to gather validate and improve documentation content.
- Support training and adoption of documentation standards tools and AIâassisted processes across the organization.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Technical Communication Information Systems Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience producing technical documentation for industrial equipment automation systems or manufacturing environments
- Strong technical writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Working knowledge of automation systems PLCs HMIs or industrial control environments preferred
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings and CAD files
- Experience using documentation tools such as Word SharePoint Confluence or similar content management systems
- Strong prioritization time management organization and proactive problemâsolving skills
- Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
- A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
- Passion for continuous improvement learning and applying new technologies
- Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
- Must possess a Real ID or Passport and be willing to travel as necessary
Benefits Offered:
At Aagard we believe in investing in youyour health your career your financial future and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
- No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your familyfully paid by Aagard.
- Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
- Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if youre insured elsewhere.
- Company-Paid Benefits: Dental Life and Disability insuranceall included.
- Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships nutrition counseling mental health services vision screenings and more.
Financial Security
- 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
- Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
- 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
- Paid Bereavement Leave for lifes difficult moments.
- Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
- Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
- Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
- Celebrate Care and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through lifes milestones challenges and celebrations.
- Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions helping you give back and make a difference.
- Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect learn and grow with your peers.
- Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit hot beverages and local business discounts.
At Aagard youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here and were proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Aagard develops purpose-built case packers, cartoners, sleevers, retail-ready packaging designs, palletizers, and combination systems. Secondary Packaging Automation Machines.