Halo Industries
Technical Writer
Santa Clara, California, United States · Mid
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$2,008 more — $112,008 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $112,008 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Technical Writers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- This role bridges the knowledge gap between engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), and quality assurance to ensure all procedures are clear, scalable, and compliant.
- Work closely with engineering, optical, and manufacturing teams to proactively capture accurate process details.
- Produce illustrated work instructions and calibration/test guides using CAD drawings and photos.
Responsibilities
- As a Technical Writer, you will author, maintain, and standardize a wide range of technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), detailed work instructions, Quality records, and comprehensive training materials.
- Partner actively with manufacturing operators, engineers, and design engineers to champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, ensuring documentation evolves with constructive feedback.
- Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics.
- You bring strong technical writing and visualization skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and document complex hardware assemblies, precision systems, and operational workflows.
- Role and Responsibilities Develop and update assembly, alignment, calibration, and test procedures for laser-based semiconductor tools.
- Create standardized guides, SOPs, and technical onboarding templates for new hires.
- Experience developing documentation for complex systems across mechanical, optical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines.
- Experience in developing and delivering technical training programs.
- Experience using PLM systems (e.g., Arena) for formal document control.
Requirements
- 3+ years of technical writing experience in the capital equipment industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proactive communication style with a proven ability to confidently interface with and interview engineering and NPI Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and modern AI productivity tools.
- Basic Qualifications 3+ years of technical writing experience in the capital equipment industry.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of optomechanical assemblies, laser alignment, and motion/robotic subsystems.
- Proficient and reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and optical schematics.
- Basic understanding of CAD viewing tools (SolidWorks) for extracting illustrations.
- Working knowledge of SEMI and EHS documentation standards.
- Experience documenting compliance for ISO 9001, SEMI, and ANSI Z136 laser safety standards.
- Embraces a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, regularly auditing existing documentation for clarity, accuracy, and process efficiency.
- High technical agility, with a track record of rapidly mastering and retaining knowledge of complex, proprietary hardware workflows.
- We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM.
Compensation
- $110k-$125k
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Company info
- Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo is well-funded and poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.
This listing is sourced directly from Halo Industries's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.