Technical Writer (Contract)

Neosem Technoloy, a leading memory test equipment manufacturer, is seeking a Technical Writer. This individual is responsible for creating and maintaining clear technical documentation for internal and external customers. The Technical Writer will work with or in cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and technicians to create comprehensive documentation while meeting deliverable schedules.

Scope of Work / Typical Deliverables:

Deliverables include documentation for internal and external stakeholders:

· API Manuals

· Manufacturing process instructions

· Service documentation (installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals)

· Training materials (slides, quick reference guides)

· Application Notes

· User guides and other customer-facing documents

Essential Functions:

· Collaborate with the documentation lead and subject matter experts to draft and maintain technical documentation, ensuring alignment with system specifications and requirements from internal and external stakeholders.

· Use established documentation guidelines when editing and proofreading content to meet quality standards for clarity, accuracy, and grammar.

· Apply standard templates and style guides to ensure consistent formatting, terminology, and tone across documents.

· Incorporate approved existing text, visuals, and references to maximize reuse, and maintain consistency.

· Collect and compile technical inputs from subject matter experts using provided tools and processes (e.g., review comments, marked-up drafts).

· Maintain document repositories and revision controls.

· Communicate status of work to management and report any needs for additional information, technical procedures, etc.

· Complete assigned tasks according to established deadlines.

· Accurately track and record time spent on projects.

Working Environment:

· Contract Employment

· Hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days remote per week)

· Occasional work in a development lab

· Occasional attendance in online meetings or training sessions outside of regular work hours to support team members in different time zones

· Periodic schedule flexibility to meet critical schedule deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

· A bachelor's degree English, Communications, Journalism, Engineering, or Technology.

Required:

· A minimum of one to three (1–3) years of experience in a mechanical, software, technical, or writing-related field, including experience creating structured technical documents (drafting, organizing, and editing) with internal or external stakeholders. Other writing experience may be considered as a substitute, including but not limited to newspapers, articles, class projects, or related coursework, to accommodate candidates without formal career experience.

· Ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate those concepts clearly and concisely.

· Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and proper grammar.

· Strong research and self-learning skills to study and understand new technologies independently.

· Ability to adhere to predefined document standards, templates, and formatting guidelines.

· Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate technical information.

· Ability to revise technical content written by subject matter experts whose first language may not be English.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

• Software Development: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78729 (Required)

Work Location: In person