Job description for Technical Writer at LOGICAL SYSTEMS PTE LTD
Job description
Join our global team to transform what's next in applying information technology in industrial automation. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of innovative solutions. At LOGICAL SYSTEMS we're proud of our heritage and values based on diversity, creativity and innovation. We want you to discover your potential and do your best work here. For our office in Singapore, we are looking to hire a Technical Writer dedicated to industrial automation and digitalization projects.
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support our engineering team in managing industrial automation and digitalization projects. This is a dedicated role focused on producing, standardizing, and maintaining the technical documentation that underpins the projects, while keeping communication flowing clearly between stakeholders across multiple locations.
The ideal candidate will own the documentation lifecycle for the project's workstreams, capture key discussions and decisions, and ensure deliverables are accurate, version-controlled, and easy to navigate for both internal teams and the client.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Writing & Documentation
Prepare, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation for the projects, including specifications, functional and design documents, reports, SOPs, manuals, and change logs.
Standardize document templates, version control practices, and documentation workflows across all workstreams.
Translate technical discussions and engineering input into clear, well-structured, audience-appropriate documents.
Maintain the documentation repository so that the latest approved versions are always traceable and easy to find.
Project Coordination & Communication
Attend daily and weekly project meetings with plant stakeholders, engineering teams, and vendors.
Take clear, structured meeting notes and distribute concise summaries and action lists to relevant team members.
Track progress on open actions and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.
Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project deliverables and timelines.
Organize and maintain project files, documentation repositories, and communication records.
Support to the Engineering Team
Provide documentation and coordination support to the Engineering Manager and project leads.
Assist with meeting preparation, scheduling, reporting, and follow-ups on project tasks and deadlines.
Help consolidate updates from multiple workstreams into internal and client-facing documentation.
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in a project coordination or technical writing role, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote) and the Atlassian stack (Confluence and Jira), with familiarity with other project tracking tools (e.g. Azure DevOps or Trello).
Understanding of change control / change management processes in an engineering project context.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across time zones is an asset.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with automation, industrial systems, or digital transformation projects.
Experience creating or maintaining engineering documentation or procedures.
Basic understanding of engineering workflows, change control, or technical standards.
Experience documenting projects that span multiple locations and time zones.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on international industrial digitalization projects.
Collaborative and flexible work environment.
Growth opportunities within a technology-focused engineering company.
About Us
LOGICAL SYSTEMS specializes in automated manufacturing and business systems integration related activities mainly serving manufacturing customers with industrial processes. We deliver a wide range of services focused on the manufacturing industry including turnkey automation systems, management information systems, IIoT, high availability solutions, training, audits, and certification programs, as well as LogiCare 24/7 technical support programs. At LOGICAL SYSTEMS successful candidates can expect an attractive remuneration package, excellent training and career advancement opportunities, as well as exposure to an international business environment.
