Semiconductor Technical Writer

Semiconductor Technical Writer SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. - 3.3 Bloomington, MN Job Details Full-time $112,640 - $168,960 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Life insurance Qualifications Content editing English Bachelor's degree English Full Job Description Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Position Summary:

As a member of an expanding design enablement team, the Technical Writer will work closely with a staff technical writer and a broad range of subject matter experts (SMEs) to document emerging semiconductor manufacturing process technologies, advanced packaging solutions, and related intellectual property. Responsible for producing high-quality, industry standard content essential for customer satisfaction throughout the semiconductor design and manufacturing process. This role could be hybrid or remote potentially.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Produce high-quality technical content that is clear, concise, and technically accurate for inclusion in customer-facing design specifications, user guides, data sheets, and release notes. Adhere to semiconductor industry standards and established corporate guidelines to achieve a consistent style and format across products and programs at multiple sites. Communicate effectively with SMEs to obtain and verify up-to-date source content and review draft content for technical accuracy and completeness. Participate in project planning and work independently or as team member to meet established release deadlines. Complete multiple projects within a single release cycle.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in technical or professional writing, technical communication, English, journalism, or engineering Experience and/or

Training:

5+ years of technical writing and editing experience in the semiconductor industry or equivalent high-tech industry. Must have prior experience in semiconductor or microelectronics industries with strong understanding of semiconductor terminology. Fluent in American English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat and/or Microsoft Office 365 desktop publishing expertise. Microsoft Visio or equivalent technical illustration expertise. U.S.

Person Required:

This position requires compliance to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of integrated circuit (IC) design, fabrication, and/or advanced packaging techniques. Familiarity with IC electronic design automation tool-assisted design flows and use of foundry process design kits. The annual salary range for this role is $112,640 - $168,960. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or . EOE, including disability/vets