What’s in it for you?
You will become part of an international team of Technical Writers, collaborating with colleagues and subject matter experts across different regions to develop high-quality technical documentation. You will work closely with Technical Writers, internal business partners, and tool experts to create clear and effective technical content. In this role, you will contribute to content management initiatives, process improvements, and quality governance activities, while independently managing multiple projects and expanding your expertise in technical communication within a global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Under general supervision, may develop, write, and edit material for system manuals, operation instructions, etc.
Under general supervision, may observe production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Under general supervision, may interview production and engineering personnel to become familiar with product technologies and production methods - including interacting with engineering, Global Product Support (GPS) and Applied Global Services (AGS) to develop and update documentation.
Under general supervision, may study blueprints, sketches, drawings, part lists, specifications, mock ups and product samples to integrate a delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence and detail. This also includes control tasks to ensure that technical documentation is reviewed on time.
Under general supervision, may review published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content and methods or reproduction and binding.
Drive suppliers to deliver documentation on time.
Requirements
Proficient in technical publication software
DITA XML: Oxygen Editor OR Similar applications
Content Management System (CMS): SDL Tridion Docs
Graphical: Illustrator, Photoshop, Inkscape, Notepad++
Adobe Suite: Acrobat Pro DC.
MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Ability to work in a cross-functional organization and multitask on multiple projects.
Must be a quick learner, self-starter, with strong attention to details and can work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
Requires working both with European, USA and Asia based Teams.
May require 20% international travel.
Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Problem Solving
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
