Senior Technical Writer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain technical documents targeted towards external customers. 

• Such documents include, but are not limited to: documentation for custom applications and hardware, maintenance guides, site preparation guides, crating/uncrating guides, upgrade instructions.
• Documentation will apply to hardware, software, or both.
• Preparation of documents includes (1) interviewing subject matter experts, (2) generating/creating written content, editing and proofreading text, (3) creating and/or modifying graphics (digital photographs, screen capture images, line drawings and diagrams, flow charts, etc.).
• Documentation is developed for distribution in electronic form from established templates.
• Maintain necessary department standards (Style Guides, Word Templates, FrameMaker Templates, etc.)
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years professional technical writing experience related to engineering disciplines (software development, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc.).
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to work with engineers and other co workers in a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
   

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.