If anyone is interested and qualifies, please send me your resume. Thanks, Gillian
Job Responsibilities: * Prepares and updates Operation and Maintenance manuals for Hardware Tools * Creates and updates Technical publications for Manufacturing, Field Service, Quality Assurance/Reliability, Corporate Policies and Training * Gathers technical information, prepares written text, and coordinates layout and manual organization * Researches available engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment, and test specifications * Writes individualized copy of analytical, interpretive, or documentary literature * Interviews engineers and other technical personnel * Ensures that the documentation is transferred through to production and that any errors in this process are rectified * Keeps track of tasks and ensure that these are in line with the project plan * Notifies the Manufacturing Technology Manager or Director of Operations of any slip in the schedule or additional requests * Is aware of statutory/legal (such as Semi and CE) information that should be included in the company's documentation * Enforces policy and version/number controls on all documentation * Supports designated projects/products * Continued professional development to highlight areas where knowledge and experience should be acquired or enhanced. * Follow departmental polices and procedures including, but not limited to: - Engineering design standards - Configuration management - Sustaining engineering - Manufacturing engineering - Release procedures - Safety standards Required technical experience * Requires working knowledge of customer requirements, various company products, purpose and structure of documents, and user's level of understanding * Four years plus of relevant technical authoring experience in a company that manufactures or distributes scientific instruments. * Knowledge of semiconductors, semiconductor measurement tools and the semiconductor industry is highly desirable but not essential. * Demonstrated experience of writing various Technical publications including user (operation) and service manuals for technical products * In-depth knowledge of the following desktop publishing software: - Adobe FrameMaker - Adobe Acrobat - Adobe PhotoShop or Jasc Paint Shop Pro - Adobe LiveCycle Designer (desirable but not required) Personal qualities * Analytical and methodical with an attention to detail * Flexible and positive attitude * Self-motivated, shows initiative and common sense * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision * Good written and verbal communication skills * Willingness to gain knowledge of Nanometrics technologies, products and markets (e.g. semiconductor industry). * Ability to work with Engineers and other colleagues who are ESL Thank you, <mailto:gflato at nanometrics.com> Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) nanometrics 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.545.6316 7 408.232.5911 * gflato at nanometrics <mailto:gflato at nanometrics.com> .com <blocked::mailto:v at nanometrics.com>
