Senior Technical Writer — Procedures & CMS Lead (Remote)

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, California is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop and edit technical procedures and manuals for internal and external customers. You’ll collaborate with engineers and writers to finalize content in Word, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing or related fields, 5+ years of experience, and strong English, editing, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in one of the following fields of study: Technical Writing, English, Communications, or Journalism
• Note: A different degree (for example, an Engineering degree) is acceptable but excellent writing skills are required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional technical writing experience
• The following mandatory skills and experience:
• Strong English language skills (This is a MUST have.)
• Work experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The following personal skills:
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Openness to constructive feedback

Responsibilities

• Create and thoroughly edit technical procedures and manuals for internal and external customers
• Collaborate with engineers and core writing staff to finalize procedures using Microsoft Word
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of technical content
• Create product manuals in the Content Management System (CMS)
• Obtain information from engineering sources, edit the information for accuracy and completeness, and incorporate it into procedures
• Attend and contribute to content team meetings, and provide status and plan for future deliverables

Skills

Strong English language

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Editing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Feedback receptive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or Journalism

Relevant degree acceptable

Tools

DITA XML

Content Management System (CMS)

Adobe Acrobat

SnagIt

SharePoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, California is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop and edit technical procedures and manuals for internal and external customers. You’ll collaborate with engineers and writers to finalize content in Word, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing or related fields, 5+ years of experience, and strong English, editing, and organizational skills.