Technical Publications Specialist II

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Gloucester, MA seeks a technical writer to develop and edit materials for technical sales and marketing. This role supports system manuals, operation instructions, and proposals, collaborating with engineering, GPS, and AGS to ensure accurate documentation.

The position requires the ability to translate complex product details into clear materials, with travel up to 10% as needed. It is a full-time role with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, may develop, write, and edit material for technical sales and marketing documents - including system manuals, operation instructions, reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, etc.
• Under general supervision, may observe production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Under general supervision, may interview production and engineering personnel to become familiar with product technologies and production methods - including interacting with engineering, Global Product Support (GPS) and Applied Global Services (AGS) to develop and update documentation.
• Under general supervision, may study blueprints, sketches, drawings, part lists, specifications, mock ups and product samples to integrate a delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence and detail. This also includes control tasks to ensure that technical documentation is reviewed on time.
• Under general supervision, may review published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods or reproduction and binding.
• Drive suppliers to deliver documentation on time.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Gloucester, MA seeks a technical writer to develop and edit materials for technical sales and marketing. This role supports system manuals, operation instructions, and proposals, collaborating with engineering, GPS, and AGS to ensure accurate documentation.

The position requires the ability to translate complex product details into clear materials, with travel up to 10% as needed. It is a full-time role with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery.