What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer 1 position at Lam Research?
The group you’ll be a part of
The Manufacturing Engineering team partners with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to deliver industry-leading semiconductor equipment through standardized processes, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement. Our team is responsible for developing and sustaining manufacturing methods, work instructions, fixture documentation, and operational standards that enable safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
The impact you’ll make
As a Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in translating complex manufacturing and engineering information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. You will work directly with engineers, technicians, assemblers, and cross-functional teams to create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, visual aids, and training materials that support production excellence. Your work will improve quality, reduce variability, support new product introductions, and help manufacturing teams execute standardized processes across global sites.
What You’ll Do
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The Manufacturing Engineering team partners with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to deliver industry-leading semiconductor equipment through standardized processes, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement. Our team is responsible for developing and sustaining manufacturing methods, work instructions, fixture documentation, and operational standards that enable safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
The impact you’ll make
As a Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in translating complex manufacturing and engineering information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. You will work directly with engineers, technicians, assemblers, and cross-functional teams to create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, visual aids, and training materials that support production excellence. Your work will improve quality, reduce variability, support new product introductions, and help manufacturing teams execute standardized processes across global sites.
What You’ll Do
- Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual job aids, and training materials.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams to gather technical information and document processes.
- Observe manufacturing builds, assembly activities, testing, and troubleshooting events to accurately capture best practices and procedures.
- Convert engineering concepts, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and process requirements into clear and concise documentation.
- Develop visual content including annotated photographs, diagrams, flowcharts, and instructional materials.
- Ensure documentation complies with document control requirements and quality standards.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), factory transfer, and production readiness activities through development of manufacturing documentation.
- Participate in audits, GEMBA activities, and process improvement initiatives to identify documentation gaps and opportunities.
- Manage documentation updates associated with engineering change orders, process changes, and corrective actions.
- Partner with global manufacturing sites to drive standardization and document consistency.
- Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or in a manufacturing environment, preferably with complex systems.
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a broad audience.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, and project teams.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Comfortable working in manufacturing and production environments.
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.