Technical Writer/Editor

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a motivated Technical Writer/Editor for an entry-level role (0–3 years). You will edit and maintain documentation, publish training materials, and manage content workflows across multiple platforms.

Work with subject matter experts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and usability of resources that empower internal and external audiences. The role emphasizes clear communication, multimedia editing, and instructional design to support products and processes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, or related field.
• 0–3 years in technical writing, editing, or multimedia content development.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Communicate with authors and SMEs to refine content.
• Understand content lifecycle, version control, and archiving best practices.
• Learn XWiki markup and platform conventions.
• Experience with video editing tools like Camtasia, Premiere, or similar.
• Experience posting/managing content on Skilljar or other LMS.
• Basic graphic editing with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Exposure to AI-based audio editing tools.
• Familiarity with creating SharePoint sites for internal docs.
• Experience with chatbot prompts and verifying chatbot answers.
• Chicago Manual of Style and APA formatting expertise.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Edit and maintain high-quality documentation and training materials.
• Publish knowledge base articles for internal and external audiences.
• Manage documentation workflows and ensure training accuracy and usability.
• Collaborate with SMEs to refine content across platforms.
• Support multimedia content creation and instructional design initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Multimedia content

Instructional design

Version control

XWiki markup

Video editing

LMS management

Graphic editing

AI audio tools

SharePoint content

Chatbot prompts

Chicago APA style

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English Communications Technical Writing Instructional Design

Tools

Camtasia

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Descript

Adobe Podcast

SharePoint

Skilljar

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and versatile Technical Writer/Editor to join our team. This entry-level role is for someone with up to three years of experience who is passionate about clear communication, multimedia editing, and instructional design. You will work closely with subject matter experts to edit and maintain high-quality documentation and training materials that support our products, services, and internal processes. In this dynamic role, you will work across multiple platforms to refine written content, edit learning videos, and publish knowledge base articles that empower our internal and external audiences. You will also manage documentation workflows and help ensure our training materials are accurate, engaging, and easy to use. This is a great opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions will have a real impact. Microchip sponsorship is not available for this position! This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or multimedia content development
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with authors and subject matter experts to clarify and refine content
• Understanding of content lifecycle management, version control, and archiving best practices
• Experience working with or willingness to learn XWiki markup and platform conventions
• Familiarity with video editing tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, or similar
• Experience posting and managing content on Skilljar or other learning management systems (LMS)
• Basic graphic editing skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Exposure to AI-based audio editing tools (Descript, Adobe Podcast, or similar)
• Familiarity with creating SharePoint sites and organizing content for internal documentation
• Experience with chatbot prompting, as well as editing and verifying chatbot-generated answers for accuracy and tone
• Expertise in applying the Chicago Manual of Style and APA formatting rules to various document types
• Eagerness to learn new tools, platforms, and technologies

Travel Time: No Travel

Physical Attributes: Feeling, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% waking, Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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