Schneider Electric

Technical Writer

Schneider Electric • $101K — $152K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communication, or a related field, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • 1-3 years of experience in technical writing or engineering documentation.
  • Ability to translate complex engineering information into clear technical content.
  • Skills in interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and project-management abilities with high attention to detail.
  • Understanding of document-control practices and formal technical review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain customer-facing technical documentation for modular data center solutions.
  • Create installation manuals and operation manuals for various systems and equipment.
  • Translate complex engineering content into user-friendly instructions.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technical leads to gather and validate technical information.
  • Support formal documentation reviews to ensure compliance with standards and quality.
  • Manage document versions and updates according to project milestones.
  • Prepare final documentation for release to appropriate repositories and support localization activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave options.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually.
  • 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase programs.
  • Access to learning platforms like Coursera for skill development.
  • Opportunities for global professional growth and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Schneider Electric is seeking a highly motivated Prefab Technical Writer to support its
Prefabricated Modular Data Center solutions within the Data Center Systems organization.
This role will transform complex engineering and project information into clear, accurate,
and customer-ready documentation for prefabricated solutions, including power modules,
power skids, data halls, all-in-one modules, IT pods.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, project execution,
manufacturing, product management, technical experts, and other technical writers to
develop documentation that supports the installation, operation, commissioning of
prefabricated modular data center projects. This position requires strong technical writing,
analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and the ability to interpret
engineering information across electrical, mechanical, structural, and cooling disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Documentation Development
• Develop, revise, and maintain customer-facing technical documentation for
prefabricated modular data center solutions.
• Create installation manuals covering enclosure installation, electrical connections,
hydraulic connections, and other project-specific installation requirements.
• Develop operation manuals, technical specifications, and sequence-of-operation
documents for the systems and equipment incorporated into each solution.
• Clearly document procedures for operating primary equipment and provide
appropriate references to original equipment manufacturer documentation.
• Translate complex engineering content into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand
instructions for technical audiences.
• Develop and update technical images, diagrams, line art, tables, and other visual
content required for final documentation.
Engineering and Project Collaboration

General
• Work closely with project engineers, technical leads, subject-matter experts,
factory personnel, R&D, product management, and project teams to gather and
validate technical information.
• Interpret engineering packages that may include 3D models, structural
specifications, electrical specifications, cooling specifications, and auxiliary
equipment information.
• Conduct working sessions with subject-matter experts to resolve technical
questions and documentation gaps.

Document Review, Quality, and Governance
• Support formal documentation reviews and release approvals.
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable corporate standards, regulatory
requirements, terminology guidelines, and localization needs.
• Maintain a high level of consistency, accuracy, usability, and quality across all
project documentation.
• Manage document revisions, version control, release status, and updates in
alignment with project and product lifecycle milestones.
• Help establish standardized Prefab documentation formats, templates, style
guidelines, and reusable content.
Publishing
• Prepare final approved documentation for release and upload it to the appropriate
document repository.
• Ensure final documentation is included in project handover packages.
• Support publication and localization activities when documentation is required in
additional languages.
• Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with the broader Data
Center Systems technical-writing community.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communication, or a related technical
field. Electrical, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering is preferred.
General
• One to three years of experience in technical writing, engineering documentation,
product documentation, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering information into clear and
accurate technical content.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, and
other engineering documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, documentation revisions, and stakeholder
reviews.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional, and technically
diverse teams.
• Understanding of document-control practices, revision management, and formal
technical review processes.
• Continuous improvement: Identifies opportunities to standardize templates,
simplify workflows, and improve documentation quality.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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