Senior Technical Writer

FuelCell Energy

Senior Technical Writer creating and managing technical publications for FuelCell Energy's clean power technology. Collaborating with engineering teams to develop documentation for products and operations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation processes, with a strong focus on creating clear and accurate materials that meet quality standards. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams to develop installation, operations, and maintenance documentation.

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Technical Writing ExperienceAdobe Acrobat ProficiencyAdobe FrameMaker ProficiencyDocument Management Systems ExperienceEngineering Documentation Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocument FormattingInstallation DocumentationOperations DocumentationMaintenance DocumentationEngineering Drawing InterpretationTechnical Specification Reading

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe PhotoshopMasterControl

Industry Keywords

High-Technology EnvironmentEngineering EnvironmentManufacturing EnvironmentDocument Control Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, plan, develop, write, and edit installation, operations, instructional, maintenance, and test procedures that support our products and operations
Develops and maintains technical publications for commercial products, including business processes, procedures, policies, work instructions, and records
Partners with engineering and other technical teams to gather information, clarify requirements, and translate complex content into manuals and web-based documentation for technical and nontechnical audiences
Produces clear, accurate, and consistent materials that align with company documentation and quality standards
Maintains assigned documents and records within designated document management systems
Supports document release, issuance, and control processes to ensure accurate versioning and distribution to appropriate users

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher in engineering, technology, technical communication, English, or a related field
5+ years of professional technical writing experience in a high-technology, engineering, or manufacturing environment
Experience developing and maintaining installation, operations, and maintenance documentation in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams is required
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe FrameMaker is required
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent command of written English, including grammar, usage, and editing
Strong keyboarding and document formatting skills
Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical applications, and document control processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); experience with Photoshop is a plus
Experience with MasterControl or a comparable document management system is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life/disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase plan
generous paid leave