Technical Writer

Applied Materials India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials India is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to translate complex information into clear, user-friendly documentation for our semiconductor software products. You will work with software engineers, product managers, and support teams to capture technical details and produce manuals, guides, and online help.

The role emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery, with opportunities to leverage AI tools to improve productivity in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Communication, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years writing experience, preferably in the software industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to follow a corporate style guide.
• Adept at interviewing subject matter experts to gather information for content.
• Close attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities.
• General knowledge of software systems and a desire to understand software features.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and contributing to software design specifications describing product enhancements and changes.
• Collaborating with software engineers, product managers, customer support, and QA to gather product information.
• Installing and using software locally and in virtual machines to document features.
• Creating diagrams and screenshots to aid understanding of architecture and features.
• Authoring online Help, release notes, and installation instructions with clear procedures.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery of high-quality product documentation.
• Using AI tools to enhance workflow, drive productivity, and solve problems.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interview SMEs

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/English/Technical Communication

Tools

MadCap Flare

Jira

Git

UNIX/CLI

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:
Chennai,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Description

Applied Materials, Inc., is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Our team is searching for an experienced and self-motivated Technical Writer who excels at analyzing complex information and translating it into clear written and visual instructions for our customers. Our geographically distributed product team develops products for semiconductor fabrication and assembly, test, and packaging industries. These products help customers automate, monitor, and optimize factory operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing and contributing to software design specifications that describe product enhancements and changes.
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, product managers, customer support, and quality assurance teams to gather product information.
• Installing and using software both locally and in virtual machine environments to explore and document software features.
• Creating diagrams and screenshots to help users understand software architecture and features.
• Authoring online Help, release notes, and installation instructions with clear overviews and easy-to-follow procedures.
• Ensuring technically accurate, high-quality product documentation that meets requirements and is delivered on time.
• Using AI tools to enhance your workflow, drive productivity, and solve technical problems.

What we’re looking for

Key requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Communication, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years writing experience, preferably in the software industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your writing to conform to a corporate style guide.
• Adept at interviewing subject matter experts to gather the information needed to generate best-in-class content.
• Close attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities.
• General knowledge of software systems and a desire to understand software features.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a distributed team.

What will give you an edge

Additional skills that would make you stand out for this position include:

• Experience with a programming or scripting language (such as C#, PowerShell, or Python).
• Experience documenting complex product suites.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Writing Style Guide.
• Experience working in an agile environment and using Jira for ticket progress tracking.
• Experience with the MadCap Flare Help authoring tool.
• Familiarity with UNIX or command-line applications.
• Experience with version control systems (such as Git).
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.

Join our team and contribute to the success of our industry-leading software solutions.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.