2025 Summer Technical Communication Intern at INFICON New York, NY

INFICON; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

INFICON is seeking a Summer Technical Communication Intern in New York, NY. The intern will write and refactor technical documentation, collaborate with experts, and assist with visual aids to enhance clarity. This role offers an hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $26.00, based on experience.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have reliable transportation to the facility. INFICON values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in technical documentation is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Write clear and concise technical documentation.
• Refactor existing content to align with industry standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for information gathering.
• Assist in creating visual aids like diagrams and flowcharts.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration

Content refactoring

Documentation processes

Visual aids creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

2025 Summer Technical Communication Intern job at INFICON. New York, NY.

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Write clear and concise technical documentation for use by the Applications Support Team and FabGuard Customers
• Refactor existing content to align with current industry standards and Inficon IMS TC Standards
• Assist IMS Product Owners in transferring and organizing content for effective versioning
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and understand complex technical information
• Update user manuals, online help systems, and other user-facing documentation
• Develop and maintain a consistent writing style and terminology across all documentation
• Participate in document review processes and incorporate feedback from team members
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical glossaries and style guides
• Contribute to the improvement of documentation processes and tools
• Learn and apply best practices in technical writing and information architecture
• Assist in the creation of visual aids such as diagrams, screenshots, and flowcharts to enhance documentation

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, chemical engineering, or related field is required

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is between $18.00 and $26.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, as our facility is not conveniently located near a bus route.

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact [e-mail].