Axcelis Technologies
Technical Writer I
Beverly, MA · Full-time
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About the role
- The successful candidate will be placed with one of our staffing agencies.
- If business needs allow, we would look to convert to a full time employee after 6 months.
- This job is fully onsite with no plans for remote work
Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and maintain product documentation, including operating manuals, installation procedures, maintenance instructions, troubleshooting guides, and upgrade documentation.
- Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives by delivering high-quality documentation on schedule.
- you develop within the role.
Requirements
- Experience creating technical documentation for complex equipment, manufacturing processes, or other highly technical products.
- Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Experience Manager, content management systems, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience using CreoView or a comparable 3D CAD visualization tool.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly for multiple audiences.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing environments
- experience with ion implanter systems is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SEMI S2/S13 guidelines and other documentation-related industry standards.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working directly with equipment, tools, and technical subject matter experts.
Compensation
- $56,271.60 - $84,407.40
- This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on
- Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the
- Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular
Benefits
- multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
- location, and internal equity.
Company info
- In this role, you will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and visual content that help customers safely install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade our systems.
Equal opportunity
- It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
- U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
- $56,271.60 - $84,407.40
- This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
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