Technical Writer & Documentation Specialist

AMTS is looking for a Technical Writer & Documentation Specialist to join our semiconductor team in Manassas, VA.

As a Technical Writer & Documentation Specialist you will be the main contact for the entire department in those matters. You will create, develop, plan, write and edit; operational, instructional, maintenance, or test procedures. You will facilitate content management processes which adhere to all company and quality management principles. Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. Research and translate technical information into controlled documents for non-technical and technical users. Document work processes and specifications. Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements. Produces products that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards. Manages document control lifecycle by facilitating change management and periodic review processes for controlled procedures. Provides consultation or documentation review for others as needed or as requested.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Develop Documentation
• Develops documentation through all stages of the writing process
• Conducts evaluations of audience, purpose, and format
• Adhere to current technical writing principles, and various technical communication and web development style guides
• Provides writing support to other writers specifically proofreading for grammar and mechanics and verifying language and style consistency among writers
• Creates flowcharts and process diagrams
• Use standard English grammar, mechanics, and composition

• Manage Projects and Metrics
• Applies project management skills documentation projects
• Facilitate and participate in project implementation
• Assesses and reports roadblocks

• Provide Writing and Editing Consultation
• Proofreads documents periodically for others including grammar, spelling, punctuation, adding headings and bulleted lists
• Educate subject matter experts and end users on technical writing and web requirements and standards

• Manage Content
• Manages content following established standards
• Applies established versioning standards
• Ensures that all content is appropriately secured within the content management system

• Manage Business Process
• Supports each Facilities discipline to execute periodic document reviews
• Demonstrates knowledge of all of writing teams processes and procedures
• Maintains approval routes and notifications

• Apply Appropriate Communication Principles to Match the Medium
• Determine best solution from different media options to meet end user or document needs
• Apply Domain Knowledge
• Demonstrates knowledge of assigned areas’ processes, procedures, vocabulary, contacts, etc., contributing to the development of technical content

• Environmental Health, Safety, and Security
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Be an active participant in the EHSS program by reporting all EHSS-related concerns or problems immediately to the appropriate individual (ERT, Supervision, etc.)
• Be proactive in reducing incidents of personal injuries, safety hazards, or environmental releases
• Identify and promptly report hazards

Company Description

AM Technical Solutions (AM), founded in 1994, is a proven and licensed architect, engineering, and construction firm. Our company delivers the entire scope of work for high-tech construction projects on schedule, on budget, and at the level of quality required by customers.

The AM core foundation was built on quality programs that optimized semiconductor facility operations. As the company developed, AM added core competencies on pre-construction, procurement, and construction. Further, through strategic acquisitions, we added design, commissioning, and validation to create a complete end-to-end solution for high-tech construction project delivery.

AMTS AE is a licensed Engineering and Architecture, Business Unit of AM Technical Solutions. At AMTS AE, we focus on providing design and consulting services for advanced technology, government, university, and industrial clients, specializing in research, pilot lines, manufacturing, cleanrooms, and advanced laboratories. We also provide start-up consulting, process improvements, industrial engineering, and high-tech operations support.

For more information, please visit www.amts.com