TECHNICAL DOCUMENT DESIGNER

Description

Building Automation Products, Inc (BAPI) is a company that promotes work life balance. BAPI is a privately owned business with a global presence. 

Position Summary: The Technical Document Designer adds value to BAPI and the Product Management team by designing and maintaining the technical documentation for BAPI's HVAC sensor products. The Technical Document Designer will take the text, images and graphics provided by product managers and engineers and produce attractive and high-quality documentation that serves both technical and non-technical audiences, including datasheets, instruction sheets, application notes and internal and external training materials. The Technical Document Designer ensures documentation remains accurate and consistent with product updates, new releases, and ENF/ECN-driven changes (Engineering Notification Form / Engineering Change Notice). 

Benefits: Relocation reimbursement, full benefits which include Health, dental, vision, PTO, 8 paid holidays, 401k match and 100% vested at 90 days and more. 

Technical Document Designer Principal Responsibilities:

Documentation and Development:

1. Develop, edit and maintain technical documentation for HVAC sensor products, including installation manuals, product datasheets, troubleshooting guides, and internal knowledge resources.
2. Translate complex technical information into attractive, clear and user-friendly documentation for customers, technicians, and internal teams.
3. Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with product specifications and company standards.

Information Gathering and Technical Accuracy:

1. Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to collect accurate technical information, images and graphics.
2. Verify technical content for accuracy and completeness before publication.
3. Ensure all documentation reflects current product specifications, engineering changes (ENF/ECN), and industry standards.

Content Organization and Knowledge Management:

1. Maintain organized documentation systems and repositories to ensure the most current versions are accessible to internal teams and customers.
2. Establish and manage internal knowledge resources to support training, product understanding, and customer support.
3. Ensure documentation is easy to search, navigate, and maintain for long-term use.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Product Data Integration:

1. Assist Marketing and Product Management with creating training materials, presentations, and internal knowledge-based articles.
2. Help organize and maintain documentation repositories for easy access and version tracking.
3. Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand documentation needs across teams.
4. Ensure deliverables support product releases, engineering updates, and team workflows.

Requirements

Technical Document Designer Education Requirements (R/Required, P/Preferred):

(P) Bachelors Degree

Degree Preferred: Technical Writing, Communications, or related field (or experience).

Training, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Specific Training in this field (R/Required, P/Preferred):

Experience/Knowledge in this field (R/Required, P/Preferred):

1. (R) Strong written and oral communications skills
2. (R) Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
3. (P) Document Control, Version Control Systems,
4. (P) PLM-like tools
5. (P) Understanding of Engineering Change Processes
6. (P) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)
7. (P) Experience in HVAC & Electronics

General Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

1. Technical aptitude
2. Positive attitude and desire to work in a team environment
3. Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives
4. Time Management – ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
5. Reading skills and comprehension
6. Problem solving skills
7. Attention to details
8. Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully, culturally competent and collaboratively
9. Excellent Ability to communicate in verbal, written and electronic forms in a professional manner when working with employees, vendors and company contacts

AUG2026