Technical Writer

WGNSTAR; Hillsboro (AL); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Overtime

On-site facilities

Career development

Job summary

WGNSTAR is a dynamic, growing company in the semiconductor sector offering on-the-job learning and tailored development. This full-time role in Hillsboro, OR includes a schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and a pay rate of $35-$40 per hour depending on experience.

The position involves heavy documentation work, audits, and process improvement across cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or related certification and 2-5 years of technical writing or documentation experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience reviewing, creating, modifying, or maintaining technical documentation, SOPs, work instructions, or controlled documents in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering, or related environment.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and revise technical documents and procedures.
• Experience with document control practices, compliance audits, troubleshooting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and audit technical documentation, work instructions, and SOPs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Analyze existing procedures, identify gaps or areas for improvement, and update or rewrite SOPs to support standardization and best practices.
• Conduct routine audits of operational activities and documentation to verify adherence to established processes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis on procedural issues, document findings, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain accurate audit records, revision histories, and documentation metrics while partnering with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation control

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Education

Technical Writing/QA/Process Improvement degree

Tools

Document control systems

Job description

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr DOE

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Travel: 50-60% estimated travel.

Position Type: Full Time

Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and audit technical documentation, work instructions, and SOPs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Analyze existing procedures, identify gaps or areas for improvement, and update or rewrite SOPs to support standardization and best practices.
• Conduct routine audits of operational activities and documentation to verify adherence to established processes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis on procedural issues, document findings, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain accurate audit records, revision histories, and documentation metrics while partnering with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience reviewing, creating, modifying, or maintaining technical documentation, SOPs, work instructions, or controlled documents in a manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering, or related environment.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and revise technical documents and procedures.
• Experience with document control practices, compliance audits, troubleshooting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong written communication and organizational skills.

Physical Effort/Activities:

Continuously, will work in an office environment, sit at a desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer the telephone, and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis, in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role. Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.