Technical Writer Key Responsibilities:
Perform technical publications production duties: composition, illustration, and technical writing and editing.
Develop clear written materials to support product development activities.
Work cross-functionally with SMEs to collect product information and specifications.
Create, develop, update and publish highly accurate and complete product and service documents (e.g., Mainframe Manuals, Chamber Manuals, Procedures and BKMs).
Collect and organize technical information and product images, and coordinates layout for publication.
Develop and author technical documents while adhering to publication processes and style guides. Work with Applied Material's Manager to determine scope, deliverables, and schedule of documentation projects.
Write, structure and publish technical contents using DITA XML.
Skills & Qualifications:
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 can work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
Functional Knowledge:
Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in technical publishing software:
DITA XML: Oxygen Editor
Content Management System (CMS): SDL Tridion Docs, SharePoint, Teams
Graphical: Snagit, Photoshop
Adobe Suite: Acrobat Pro DC, FrameMaker
MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Required Education and/or Certifications:
Years of Experience:
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
2 - 4 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$76,000.00 - $104,500.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
