Technical Writer - Engineering Docs & Global Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & 401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a technical writer to prepare and maintain documents for external customers, covering hardware and software. You will interview engineers, edit content, and create graphics as needed.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects, with the potential for international travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years professional technical writing experience related to engineering disciplines (software development, electrical or mechanical engineering).
• 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 for external customers.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather information.
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

FrameMaker

Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Onto Innovation is seeking a technical writer to prepare and maintain documents for external customers, covering hardware and software. You will interview engineers, edit content, and create graphics as needed.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects, with the potential for international travel up to 20% of the time.