Technical Writer 1

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare and maintain customer-facing documentation for hardware and software products. The role involves interviewing subject matter experts, drafting content, editing, and creating graphics, with distribution via established electronic templates.

You will work with engineers and coworkers in a collaborative team to ensure accurate, well-structured materials and adherence to company style guides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years professional technical writing experience related to engineering disciplines (software development, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Must have strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong experience using industry-standard tools such as FrameMaker and Acrobat as well as MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain technical documents targeted towards external customers.
• Documentation will apply to hardware, software, or both.
• Interview subject matter experts, generate/write content, edit and proofread text, and create/modify graphics (diagrams, flow charts, screen captures).
• Develop documentation for electronic distribution from established templates.
• Maintain department standards (Style Guides, Word Templates, FrameMaker Templates).

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FrameMaker

Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain technical documents targeted towards external customers.

• Such documents include, but are not limited to: documentation for custom applications and hardware, maintenance guides, site preparation guides, crating/uncrating guides, upgrade instructions.
• Documentation will apply to hardware, software, or both.
• Preparation of documents includes (1) interviewing subject matter experts, (2) generating/creating written content, editing and proofreading text, (3) creating and/or modifying graphics (digital photographs, screen capture images, line drawings and diagrams, flow charts, etc.).
• Documentation is developed for distribution in electronic form from established templates.
• Maintain necessary department standards (Style Guides, Word Templates, FrameMaker Templates, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years professional technical writing experience related to engineering disciplines (software development, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Must have strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong experience using industry-standard tools such as FrameMaker and Acrobat as well as MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to work with engineers and other co workers in a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

Base Salary Range:

$51,120.00 - $76,680.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).