As a technical writer at Lam Research in Fremont, California, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop high-quality documentation for semiconductor production equipment, ensuring on-time delivery of new products and addressing safety-related issues under urgent timelines. Your daily tasks include creating and editing technical procedures and manuals using Microsoft Word and the Content Management System (CMS), obtaining information from engineering sources, and attending content team meetings to provide status updates and future plans. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or Journalism, along with at least two years of writing or editing experience, strong English language skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Preferred skills include DITA XML, Adobe Acrobat, SnagIt, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite, contributing to the development of accurate and compliant documentation for global semiconductor customers.
Skills
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
DITA XML
Content Management System (CMS)
Adobe Acrobat
SnagIt
SharePoint
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
What you'll do
Create and edit technical procedures and manuals for internal and external customers.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of technical content before delivery.
Collaborate with engineers to finalize documentation using Microsoft Word.
Develop product manuals in the Content Management System (CMS).
Obtain and verify information from engineering sources for documentation.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent with strong writing skills.
At least 2 years of professional experience in technical writing or editing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent editing, writing, attention to detail, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to create and edit technical procedures and manuals for internal and external customers under tight deadlines.
Market check
Salary context
This
$72,000–$170,000
range sits above
9%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$195,700
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$175,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.
Lam Research currently has
217 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$231,000
across 106 roles with salary data.