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Technical Writer

UST
$56,000-$84,000
life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Santa Clara
Dec 11, 2025
Role description

Technical Writer

Associate I - Engineering Design



Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for a Technical Writer who will perform technical publication production duties, composition, illustration and technical writing and editing.

The opportunity:

* Develop clear written materials to support product development activities.

* Work cross functionally with SME's to collect product information and specifications.

* Create, develop, update and publish highly accurate and complete product and service documents

* (e.g- Mainframe Manuals, Chamber Manuals, Procedures and BKM's)

* Collect and organize technical information and product images and coordinate layouts for publication.

* Develop and author technical documentation adhering to publication processes and style guide.

* Write, structure and publish technical contents using DITA XML.

* Seek technically capable candidates to develop new products technical documentation and update legacy product documentation for semiconductor equipment.

* Source relevant content knowledge from databases, pre-existing documents, tool builds and

* Subject Matter Experts to create, develop, update, and publish highly accurate, complete, and concise product and service documents on a timely basis.

* Develop and author technical documents while adhering to publication processes and style guides.

* Will be required to visit Fab/Clean Room at the site.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

* Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficient in technical publishing software:

* DITA XML: Oxygen Editor

* Content Management System (CMS): SDL Tridion Docs, SharePoint, Teams

* Graphical: Inkscape, Notepad++, and MS Paint

* Adobe Suite: Acrobat Pro DC, FrameMaker

* MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

* Ability to work in a cross-functional organization and multitask on multiple projects.

* Must be a quick learner, self-starter, with strong attention to details and can work with minimal

* supervision in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

* May require 10% travel.



Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Compensation Range : $56,000-$84,000



Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.



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Skills

Technical Writer,Cms,Developer


Benefits
Compensation range: $ 56,000.00 to 84,000.00 per year
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