Technical Writer

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 25 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

We are seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to support the creation, maintenance, and modernization of technical documentation for complex engineering products. This role will play a key part in updating and managing a large library of legacy documentation created in Adobe FrameMaker, while supporting our transition to a Component Content Management System (CCMS), specifically Quanos Schema ST4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modify, update, and maintain existing documentation created in Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured)
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across product manuals and technical documents
• Support migration of legacy content into Schema ST4 and assist in adopting structured authoring practices
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and service teams to gather and validate technical information
• Apply content reuse strategies and improve documentation efficiency during CCMS transition
• Maintain version control and documentation standards across multiple product lines

Experience Level Mid-level / Professional (2-5 years' experience):

• Produces well-structured technical papers, white papers, or manuals
• Adapts tone and depth for different audiences (developers, users, executives)
• Conducts research and interviews SMEs independently
• Familiar with style guides and documentation standards
• Uses advanced tools (version control, documentation platforms)

Key Skills:

• Technical writing and editing
• Document formatting and template management
• Content organization and reuse
• Version control and change management
• Ability to learn new documentation systems and workflows quickly

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both legacy documentation systems and modern content management tools, and who wants to contribute to the evolution of technical publications in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in professional writing, Technical Field or Engineering
• A minimum 2 years of experience
• Proven experience with Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured authoring)
• Background in technical documentation for engineering, manufacturing, or industrial products
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear documentation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product management)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and document control practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Schema ST4 or other CCMS platforms (e.g., MadCap IXIA, Paligo, Tridion Docs, Vasont)
• Familiarity with structured authoring concepts (DITA/XML), even if not previously used in production
• Experience with content migration, modular documentation, or reuse strategies
• Knowledge of localization/translation workflows is a plus