Technical Document Writer

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The opportunity:

As  a  Technical  Document  Writer,  you  will  be  part  of  the  India  Operations  Centre  (INOPC-PG), contributing to a global value chain where business activities, resources, and expertise are shared across geographies. Within the Transformers Business Unit, this role supports the delivery of high-quality engineering and digital solutions aligned with Hitachi Energy’s global footprint strategy.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Technical Documentation Development, develop and maintain documentation for Engineering systems and digital applications. Tools, algorithms, and configurations and user manuals, technical guides, and process documents.

• Transform complex engineering inputs into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Ensure documentation completeness across the product lifecycle.

• Prepare  and  organise  documentation  including  drawings,  reports,  manuals,  and  related artefacts. Maintain structured folder hierarchies in DMS/EDMS systems. Ensure documents are well organised, easily accessible, and consistently formatted.

• Ensure all documentation adheres to: Internal documentation standards and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Maintain templates, formatting guidelines, and version control practices and support audit readiness through structured and compliant documentation.

• Ensure all documentation aligns with corporate branding guidelines. Apply consistent formatting, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy. Enhance readability and maintain a professional, uniform presentation across all deliverables.

• Develop and publish documents using Adobe InDesign (mandatory) and MS Word and PowerPoint (advanced usage). Prepare documentation for both digital platforms and print-ready formats. Ensure usability and readability for global audiences.

• Maintain documentation within approved repositories and systems. Support lifecycle activities including creation, review, revision, and archival. Ensure appropriate classification and controlled access to documentation.

• Work closely with engineering, product, and digital teams. Gather inputs, validate technical accuracy, and refine documentation. Ensure documentation remains updated in line with product changes.

• Identify gaps in documentation quality, structure, and usability. Improve templates, writing standards, and document presentation. Support the adoption of digital-first documentation practices.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering / Technical / Non-engineering acceptable) with 3–5 years of experience in technical documentation and document management or governance.

• Strong understanding of document management systems (EDMS, SharePoint, etc.) and document lifecycle and workflows.

• Hands-on experience Adobe InDesign and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint – advanced level).

• Knowledge for sharePoint, EDMS/DMS tools, PDF publishing tools(xECM). Knowledge of RMS/AIP or similar governance tools.

• High attention to detail and quality. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

• Strong structuring and organisational skills and effective stakeholder coordination. Proactive and self-driven approach.

• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and security of documentation. Drive standardisation and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.