About This Role
This technical writing role involves developing clear technical procedures and manuals with concise information for customers and service teams. The position is part of an international team, collaborating with colleagues and subject matter experts across different regions to produce high-quality technical documentation. It suits a technical writer who can manage multiple projects independently and contribute to content management initiatives and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and edit material for system manuals, operation instructions, and other documentation under general supervision
- Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and details
- Interview production and engineering personnel to become familiar with product technologies and production methods, including interacting with engineering, Global Product Support (GPS), and Applied Global Services (AGS) to develop and update documentation
- Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, part lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence, and detail, including control tasks to ensure timely review of technical documentation
- Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding
- Drive suppliers to deliver documentation on time
Requirements
- Proficient in technical publication software:
- DITA XML: Oxygen Editor or similar applications
- Content Management System (CMS): SDL Tridion Docs
- Graphical: Illustrator, Photoshop, Inkscape, Notepad++
- Adobe Suite: Acrobat Pro DC
- MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Ability to work in a cross-functional organization and multitask on multiple projects
- Must be a quick learner, self-starter, with strong attention to details and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
- Requires working with European, USA, and Asia-based teams
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Nice to have:
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
- Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable
Important Details
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
About the Company
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment created and serviced is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. The company is at the foundation of the electronics industry and advances the world’s technology.
