About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at .

Overview:

The Technical Writer writes, edits, and publishes paper, pdf, multimedia, and other web-based documents. The writer attends meetings and proactively collects input from various technical and engineering personnel for information to include in technical documentation. Procedure writing, verifying, editing, and converting from other formats is a very important part of the Technical Writers function. The writer assembles user manuals (operations and maintenance for hardware and software), drawings, and other technical documents into a Customer Document Set to be shipped with every system. Finally, the Technical Writer must collect information from multiple sources and create Technical, Field, and Safety Bulletins for publication.

Responsibilities:

Plan and complete specific publication schedules to meet deadlines. This includes developing the draft, getting feedback, implementing updates, getting final approval, and completing publication. Some documents may require the individual to collect information from multiple groups, departments, or business units.

• Write, edit, and publish System Technical Manuals
• Convert, edit, and publish Field Service Procedures
• Verify accuracy and safety of Field Service Procedures
• Assemble Customer Document Set for shipment with system
• Create Technical, Field, and Safety Bulletins

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A technical background in semiconductor or other technical equipment is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to proactively gather information
• Organize and present information in appropriate media to the specific audience, (e.g. written manuals, on-line documentation, multi-media)
• Portfolio evidence of competence in writing and producing a variety of publications and documents, including technical manuals, service bulletins, procedures
• Software proficiencies: FrameMaker 10 or later, Adobe Acrobat, MSWord, PowerPoint and Excel, Photoshop, Robohelp
• Experience with 3D modeling a plus
• Prior experience with Solidworks a plus

The expected salary range for this position is $101,000 - 129,000 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.