Senior Technical Writer: Lead Documentation for Semiconductors

Veeco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to transform detailed electrical, mechanical, software, service, and test information into precise, user-focused documentation. You will lead content for new product programs, validate procedures on semiconductor capital equipment, and ensure consistency across the equipment lifecycle.

The role requires turning complex engineering input into clear procedures, coaching contributors, and maintaining high standards for release, revision, and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience in technical documentation.
• 10+ years of technical writing for complex equipment in semiconductor/engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation strategy for new products and changes.
• Create installation, operation, maintenance, service, and test docs.
• Translate engineering input into clear user procedures.
• Validate procedures on equipment via direct observation.
• Close documentation gaps by reviewing specs and instructions.
• Improve standards, templates, and workflows for traceability and audit readiness.
• Mentor writers and represent docs in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Interview SMEs

Documentation management

Controlled-document practices

Graphics development

Mentoring writers

Direct observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Graphics editing tools

Job description

Veeco is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to transform detailed electrical, mechanical, software, service, and test information into precise, user-focused documentation. You will lead content for new product programs, validate procedures on semiconductor capital equipment, and ensure consistency across the equipment lifecycle.

The role requires turning complex engineering input into clear procedures, coaching contributors, and maintaining high standards for release, revision, and audit