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Pace Industries, LLC

Propulsion Engineer II

Madison, WI · On-site

$82.46 - $113.40/hr

Clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts and information. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.* Proficiency in using engineering ...

Mentor Technical Group

Field Service Engineer

Oregon, WI · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and ... Requires good technical writing skills. * Computer literacy with MS Office applications (Word ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for director engineering technical writer in Madison, WI is $39.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.09 and $47.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Engineering Technical Writer vs Technical Writer?

AspectDirector Engineering Technical WriterTechnical Writer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's in Communications, English, or related field; some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in engineering or tech companies, overseeing documentation strategyCreates technical content individually or in small teams, often in various industries
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, engineering, and manufacturing firmsWidely used across tech, healthcare, finance, and other sectors

The main difference is that the Director Engineering Technical Writer oversees documentation teams and strategy, focusing on high-level management and coordination. In contrast, a Technical Writer primarily produces technical content, often working independently or in small teams. Both roles require strong technical knowledge, but the director role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering Technical Writer job openings in Madison, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,619 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Technical Sourcing Mechanical Engineer III

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

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Job Title: Technical Sourcing Mechanical Engineer III (TSE)

How will you make an impact?

The Staff Technical Sourcing Engineer (TSE) plays a pivotal role in our Global Value Assurance Organization. You will determine strategies for cost savings, cost avoidance, and revenue generation, while strictly ensuring risk mitigation and supplier quality. Your contributions will enable us to continue delivering world-class solutions that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

What will you do?

  • Collaborate with R&D, product development, quality, procurement, and strategic sourcing to align the global sourcing strategy.
  • Successfully conduct cost reduction and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
  • Resolve supplier quality issues to maintain our detailed production standards.
  • Focus primarily on mechanical components, assemblies, fabricated sheet metal parts, cast and machined parts, and OEM assemblies.
  • Travel up to 20% globally to support and coordinate supplier activities and projects.

How will you get here?

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Equivalent field are also acceptable.

Experience

  • BS with 5+ years experience, or, MS with 3+ years’ experience: hands on product design, product development, and manufacturing experience
  • Expertise in Mechanical assembly design or cast, machined, and sheet-metal part design.
  • Strong project management skills with a consistent track record.
  • Experience leading vendors, contract manufacturers, and design firms.
  • Proficiency in value engineering, process development, should-cost modeling, and DFA/DFM/DFx methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage electromechanical suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Knowledgeable in regulatory standards such as FDA, NSF, CSA, UL, ISO 13485 in the medical products industry.
  • Skilled in CAD Design software such as SolidWorks, Pro/e, or equivalent.
  • An understanding of phase gate development processes across diverse teams is helpful.
  • Medical devices experience is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Expertise in building should-cost models for sourced materials.
  • Ability to work independently under ambiguous demands within a global organization.
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills for producing detailed reports and documents.

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