Category: Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type: Contract To Hire

Reference: BH-372306

Technical Writer -Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Applications needed for an 18-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh's client located in Santa Clara, California


Pay Rate:$40-$45 per hour



The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

• Technically capable candidates to develop and author new products technical documentation for semiconductor equipment manufacturing applications
• Performs technical publications production duties using agile/ waterfall methodology: page composition and layout, illustration, and technical writing and editing
• Develops clear written materials to support product development activities
• Works cross-functionally with SMEs to collect product information and specifications
• Sources relevant content knowledge from databases, pre-existing documents, tool builds and SMEs to create, develop, update and publish highly accurate and complete product and service documents
• Collects and organizes technical information and product images, and coordinates layout for publication
• Develops and author technical documentation adhering to publication processes and style guide
• Adheres to established terminology, style and editorial quality standards
• Program management of technical writing projects: ensure program objectives are defined, necessary planning activities (e.g., requirement, schedule and resource estimation, deliverables, milestones, validating and testing, reliability, and risk mitigation) completed to allow for successful implementation
• Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost
• Work collaboratively and effectively with others to promote innovative approaches and enhance productivity related to quality material development
• Report on document quality metrics/targets and collaborate with managers to analyze operational effectiveness to meet quality standards
• Will be required to visit Fab/Clean Room at the site

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, or English
• Master's Degree (preferred) and 5 years working in a technical writing role with responsibility for end-to-end development of documentation for a technical audience
• Excellent English language verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally, maintain, and regularly update multiple project schedules
• Proficient in technical writing applications such as :MS Office Suite (Word, Visio, Excel and Outlook)Adobe Product Suite (FrameMaker, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• DITA XML experience preferred
• Experience with 3D modeling applications (e.g. Blender, SolidWorks, 3ds Max, Maya, UGNX, Poser, DAZ Studio)
• Self-motivated, proactive, collaborative and authentic individual with passion for details and ability to multitask. Must be a quick learner, self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment

• Proficient in creating and editing graphics, figures, and illustrations for documents using graphics tools such as: SnagIT, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Paint
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) to conduct document reviews and approval using electronic workflows

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs