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Technical Writer 3

Budd Lake, NJ, USFull-time$71k–$107k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-09

Core

Develop, maintain, and improve customer-facing technical documentation for complex hardware, software, and integrated systems in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries.

Role type

Senior Technical Writer (Hardware/Software)

Builds

Product manuals, software application guides, hardware installation/maintenance procedures, site preparation guides, troubleshooting docs, and visual content (diagrams, screenshots).

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing, process control, industrial automation

Required skills

Technical writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing subject matter experts, creating technical illustrations, project management, independent research, proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat

Preferred skills

Experience with semiconductor/industrial equipment documentation, familiarity with content management systems, knowledge of structured authoring methodologies, experience in global environments

Technologies

Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, screen capture tools, image editing applications

Responsibilities

Create and edit external customer documentation; collaborate with engineering and product teams to gather technical information; research complex topics and translate them into user-friendly content; manage multiple documentation projects within timelines; ensure compliance with style guides and standards; support document release and revision control; travel to customer sites and facilities to gather information.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC