Technical Writer

PrideNow; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a Technical Writer II in Tualatin, OR. You will create and maintain manufacturing work instructions and technical docs for assembly and testing of complex systems.

Work with Manufacturing, Engineering and Support teams to ensure accuracy, compliance and clarity while driving process improvements. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience, 0–3 years in manufacturing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience or advanced degree with no experience.
• 0–3 years in manufacturing engineering or a manufacturing environment, ideally with complex systems.
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation or work instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, diagrams and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to audit documentation for engineering compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for documentation systems and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and maintain manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Support to capture processes for new builds, engineering updates, and work stoppages.
• Develop documentation for assembly and testing meeting customer and quality requirements.
• Conduct work instruction audits by training and guiding technicians.
• Interpret schematics, 3D models and drawings to improve documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project execution.
• Review and implement updates from manufacturing escalations.
• Ensure all docs comply with engineering, quality and company standards.
• Translate technical information into clear docs for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shift Schedule: Monday Friday | Regular Day Shift (40 hours/week)

Work Setting: On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Writer II to join a leading semiconductor manufacturing company in Tualatin, OR. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation that support the assembly and testing of complex systems. You'll collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, and support teams to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and easy to follow while driving continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Support teams to capture processes for new builds, engineering updates, and work stoppages.
• Develop documentation for manufacturing assembly and testing while meeting customer and quality requirements.
• Conduct work instruction audits by training and guiding manufacturing technicians.
• Interpret schematics, 3D models, engineering drawings, layouts, and written/verbal instructions to improve documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project execution.
• Review and implement documentation updates resulting from manufacturing escalations.
• Ensure all documentation complies with engineering, quality, and company standards.
• Translate technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree with 2+ years of related experience, or an advanced degree with no experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting complex systems.
• Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation or work instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to audit documentation for compliance with engineering requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for documentation systems and workflow processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing methods, hardware specifications, quality systems, and product development.
• Understanding of assembly and production processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality standards.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.

Pride Global offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage