Technical Writer

Join our team as a Technical Writer, where you will be responsible for authoring, maintaining, and standardizing a variety of technical documentation. This role will bridge the knowledge gap between engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), and quality assurance, ensuring that all procedures are clear, scalable, and compliant.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with engineering, optical, and manufacturing teams to capture accurate process details and produce illustrated work instructions and calibration/test guides.
• Additionally, you will create standardized guides, SOPs, and technical onboarding templates for new hires, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, SEMI, and laser safety standards.
• Author, maintain, and standardize a wide range of technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), detailed work instructions, Quality records, and comprehensive training materials.
• Develop and update assembly, alignment, calibration, and test procedures for laser-based semiconductor tools, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, SEMI, and laser safety (ANSI Z136) standards.
• Work closely with engineering, optical, and manufacturing teams to proactively capture accurate process details and produce illustrated work instructions and calibration/test guides.
• You bring strong technical writing and visualization skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and document complex hardware assemblies, precision systems, and operational workflows
• Strong attention to detail, version control discipline, and procedural accuracy

Requirements

• Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, universally accessible documentation
• Proactive communication style with a proven ability to confidently interface with and interview engineering and NPI Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Excellent written communication and visual presentation skills

• 3+ years of technical writing experience in the capital equipment industry
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and modern AI productivity tools
• Experience developing documentation for complex systems across mechanical, optical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines

Experience in developing and delivering technical training programs

• Experience using PLM systems (e.g., Arena) for formal document control
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply

Working knowledge of SEMI and EHS documentation standards

• Basic understanding of CAD viewing tools (SolidWorks) for extracting illustrations
• Experience documenting compliance for ISO 9001, SEMI, and ANSI Z136 laser safety standards
• Proficient and reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and optical schematics
• Working knowledge of optomechanical assemblies, laser alignment, and motion/robotic subsystems
• High technical agility, with a track record of rapidly mastering and retaining knowledge of complex, proprietary hardware workflows
• Embraces a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, regularly auditing existing documentation for clarity, accuracy, and process efficiency

Pay

USD 110,000 - 125,000