Technical Writer, Docs-as-Code for Test Equipment

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation company, is seeking a Technical Writer for North Reading MA (also Agoura Hills CA; Deer Park IL). The role focuses on drafting from specs, source code, and SME interviews to deliver publication-ready docs for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).

You will work with developers, engineers, PMs, field engineers, and marketing to translate complex product details into user-friendly content, using a docs-as-code toolchain and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to produce publication-ready content focused on the reader's task
• Ability to read specifications and source code to document behavior
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, XML, Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Portfolio of technical writing samples including code examples

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for assigned software features and product areas, including release notes
• Own the documentation for a feature or a defined portion of a product's content set and deliver on the release schedule
• Draft content from specifications, source code, and SME interviews, with limited rework
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, identify user requirements, and resolve incomplete source material
• Apply style, tone, format, and terminology standards consistently across content
• Author and publish in a docs-as-code pipeline (Markdown/HTML5, Git, pull requests, CI builds)
• Verify content by exercising the product and running procedures
• Host SME reviews and update content to reflect changes and feedback
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in technical writing and the ATE industry

Skills

Technical writing

English communication

Publication-ready content

read specs & code

multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical writing / related field

Tools

Markdown/HTML

XML

Git

Jira

Confluence

VBA

Job description

Teradyne, a global test and automation company, is seeking a Technical Writer for North Reading MA (also Agoura Hills CA; Deer Park IL). The role focuses on drafting from specs, source code, and SME interviews to deliver publication-ready docs for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).

You will work with developers, engineers, PMs, field engineers, and marketing to translate complex product details into user-friendly content, using a docs-as-code toolchain and AI-enabled tools.