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. 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
• Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, universally accessible documentation
• Strong attention to detail, version control discipline, and procedural accuracy
• 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