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🚀 Technical Writer 2 | Tualatin, OR | $39–$43.50/hr | 2-year contract

Are you a Technical Writer who enjoys turning complex manufacturing processes into clear, accurate, easy-to-follow instructions? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global semiconductor equipment company and make a direct impact on advanced manufacturing operations.

We’re looking for a Technical Writer 2 to support manufacturing teams in Tualatin, OR. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing support teams to create and maintain documentation used to build and test complex systems.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain clear, accurate work instructions, assembly procedures, and test documentation
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Support teams to capture instructions for future builds, updates, and work stoppages
• Translate technical information, schematics, 3D models, diagrams, layouts, and verbal descriptions into clear written and visual instructions
• Work with technicians and cross-functional teams to audit and improve work instructions
• Support continuous improvement projects and process development
• Respond to manufacturing escalations and ensure instruction corrections are completed on time
• Ensure documentation meets engineering, customer, safety, and quality requirements

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of related experience, ideally in technical writing, manufacturing engineering, or a manufacturing environment
• Experience with manufacturing methods, procedures, hardware specifications, safety/quality, or product development
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working with schematics, diagrams, layouts, and/or 3D models
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to audit documentation for compliance with engineering requirements
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

📍 Position details

Location: Tualatin, OR

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

Pay: $39.00–$43.50/hour

Contract: 2 years

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

📣 Important Interview Requirement

As part of the hiring process, candidates must attend an in-person meet-up in Tualatin, OR.

⚠️ There is no virtual/online option for this meet-up. Candidates who are unable to attend the on-site meet-up will not be able to move forward in the hiring process.

If you're excited about combining technical writing, manufacturing, engineering documentation, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you! 🙌

📩 Interested? Apply or send me a message to learn more!

Benefits Information:

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Fair Chance Employment

PrideNow is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.