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Technical Writer-Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Applications
Category: Manufacturing & Production
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Reference: BH-390797
Technical Writer
-Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Applications needed for an 18-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Santa Clara, California
Pay Rate: $33 to $38 per hour
The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to quickly adapt to change
What You Will Be Doing:
- Technically capable candidates to develop and author new products technical documentation for semiconductor equipment manufacturing applications
- Performs technical publications production duties using agile/ waterfall methodology: page composition and layout, illustration, and technical writing and editing
- Develops clear written materials to support product development activities
- Works cross-functionally with SMEs to collect product information and specifications
- Sources relevant content knowledge from databases, pre-existing documents, tool builds and SMEs to create, develop, update and publish highly accurate and complete product and service documents
- Collects and organizes technical information and product images, and coordinates layout for publication
- Develops and author technical documentation adhering to publication processes and style guide
- Adheres to established terminology, style and editorial quality standards
- Program management of technical writing projects: ensure program objectives are defined, necessary planning activities (e.g., requirement, schedule and resource estimation, deliverables, milestones, validating and testing, reliability, and risk mitigation) completed to allow for successful implementation
- Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost
- Work collaboratively and effectively with others to promote innovative approaches and enhance productivity related to quality material development
- Report on document quality metrics/targets and collaborate with managers to analyze operational effectiveness to meet quality standards
What You Need to Bring to the Table:
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's Degree
- Proficient in technical publishing software:
- DITA XML: Oxygen Editor
- Content Management System (CMS): SDL Tridion Docs, SharePoint, Teams
- Graphical: Inkscape, Notepad++, and MS Paint
- Adobe Suite: Acrobat Pro DC, FrameMaker
- MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- 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. - May require 10% travel.
Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in creating and editing graphics, figures, and illustrations for documents using graphics tools such as: SnagIT, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Paint
- Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) to conduct document reviews and approval using electronic workflows
What’s In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
What are you waiting for? Apply Now!
Estimated Min Rate: $33.00
Estimated Max Rate: $38.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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Posted on 11-14-2025
Technical Writer-Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Applications
Manufacturing & Production
Contract To Hire

