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Bridge the gap between engineering and users by creating clear, accurate documentation.
Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
Role Description
Technical Writer – Associate I - Engineering Design
UST is a mission‑driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
The Opportunity
- Develop clear written materials to support product development activities.
- Work cross‑functionally with SMEs to collect product information and specifications.
- Create, develop, update, and publish highly accurate and complete product and service documents (e.g., Mainframe Manuals, Chamber Manuals, Procedures and BKM’s).
- Collect and organize technical information and product images, and coordinate layouts for publication.
- Develop and author technical documentation adhering to publication processes and style guides.
- Write, structure, and publish technical contents using DITA XML.
- Develop new products’ technical documentation and update legacy product documentation for semiconductor equipment.
- Source relevant content knowledge from databases, pre‑existing documents, tool builds, and SMEs to create, develop, update, and publish highly accurate, complete, and concise product and service documents on a timely basis.
- Will be required to visit Fab/Clean Room at the site.
What You Need
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.
- 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 detail and can work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment.
- May require 10% travel.
Role Location
California
Compensation Range
$56,000–$84,000
Benefits
Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (prorated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑and long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
What We Believe
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people‑first, human‑centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Skills
Technical Writer, Cms, Developer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting