Technical Documentation Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Annual Pay Range: $71,000 - $101,000

Key Obsessions: 

• Deliver Clear, Accurate, and Usable Technical Documentation
  • Create and maintain operator manuals, maintenance guides, troubleshooting documentation, and system overviews.
  • Translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear, customerfriendly documentation.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with Aagard standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
  • Maintain version control, accuracy, and traceability across documentation deliverables.
• Leverage AI to Improve Documentation Quality and Efficiency
  • Apply AIenabled tools to assist with drafting, standardizing, summarizing, and updating technical content.
  • Develop and maintain AIsupported documentation workflows, templates, and style guides.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and documentation sources to automate documentation updates from engineering data, PLC/HMI standards, CAD files, or other source systems.
  • Ensure responsible, secure, and ethical use of AI tools within documentation processes.
• Champion Knowledge Management and CrossFunctional Collaboration
  • Structure documentation for reuse across projects, product lines, and customer deliverables.
  • Organize technical content for easy retrieval by internal teams and customers.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and IT to gather, validate, and improve documentation content.
  • Support training and adoption of documentation standards, tools, and AIassisted processes across the organization.

 Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience producing technical documentation for industrial equipment, automation systems, or manufacturing environments
• Strong technical writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control environments preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and CAD files
• Experience using documentation tools such as Word, SharePoint, Confluence, or similar content management systems
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, and proactive problemsolving skills
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Passion for continuous improvement, learning, and applying new technologies
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
• Must possess a Real ID or Passport and be willing to travel as necessary

Benefits Offered:

 At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits. 

 Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family 

• No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
• Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
• Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
• Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.

 Financial Security  

• 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

 Time Off 

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
• 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
• Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

 Career Growth & Development Opportunities 

• Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
• Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

 Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart 

• Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
• Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
• Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
• Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

At Aagard, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here, and we’re proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.