Being a Technical Writer in an engineering world can be tough. We work closely with engineers, but we're not engineers ourselves. Our job isn't to code, but to deliver a product that's well-described and clear for the target audience. This requires us to go around and bother engineers with questions, often uncomfortable ones, and keep them away from what they want to do most – coding. In my career, I've met engineers with very different attitudes towards documentation. Ever wondered what engineers look like from a Technical Writer's perspective? Spoiler: it's a mixed bag. I've divided them into 5 main types, each illustrated with a meme below. Note: I use "he" throughout this post for simplicity, but these types are gender-neutral – I've met all of them in every gender. 1. Good boy That's our favourite boy! If he was a dog, he would definitely be a golden retriever. He's a perfect collaborator – always thoughtful, helpful, and truly engaged in the project.…