Technical Writer, Product Development

• Competitive Salary
• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

The Product Development Technical Writer is responsible for authoring and maintaining design, manufacturing, and process control documents to ensure successful product transition from concept to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops and controls all product build instructions and manuals (part specific)
• Develop process level instructions and manuals
• Accountable to ensure all instructions and manuals are written with the six-sigma philosophy - DFSS
• Provides leadership for safety and the environment
• Ensures successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
• Understand the importance of designing, building, and operating safe systems.  Basic knowledge and understanding of basic safety work processes such as JSA’s and MOC’s
• Demonstrate commitment in the successful EH&S management of chemical processes and facilities 
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS in English or Technical field or 5+ years’ occupational experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of technical writing experience in Engineering/Manufacturing background desired
• Engineering/Manufacturing knowledge and Semiconductor industry experience strongly desired
• Semiconductor manufacturing/process knowledge strongly desired
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks Composer or similar technical publication software desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or bending to the floor.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving items up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects.
• Near acuity or accommodation required for reading instrumentation and documentation, dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations.
• Ability to handle delicate parts.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Regularly exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, ovens, and risk of burns.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses and shoes, gloves, ear plugs/covers, mask, cleanroom suit).
• Low noise levels in office environment.
• High noise levels while working near operating machines.
• Physical hazards while working near moving equipment and mechanical parts.
• Possible breathing of fumes, odors, dust, and mist.

CULTURE: 

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology.  Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers.  Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

FM Industries Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
•  INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!