Technical Writer and Trainer (m/f/d)

Shape your future with a hidden champion of the high-tech industry. FormFactor is a leading global manufacturer of semiconductor test and measurement products, including advanced MEMS probe cards, engineering probe stations and probes, metrology systems, as well as quantum cryogenic measurement systems. Globally, FormFactor Inc. has locations in all markets relevant to the semiconductor industry. In Germany, we have footprint in the Dresden and Munich areas. Here we develop and manufacture wafer probers for a wide range of applications. Our products and solutions contribute significantly to the development and productions of new technologies. From AI to 5G, from autonomous driving to quantum computing, almost every breakthrough innovation today has its form factor. You are looking for new perspectives. We are growing and would like to take you with us as:

Technical Writer and Trainer (m/f/d) That looks good. Your future at FormFactor in Germany:

• Hello future! As part of our large FormFactor family, you will play an active role in shaping current and upcoming technologies.
• Bye-bye monotony! The challenging, varied tasks in the field of artificial intelligence and infrared applications as well as flat hierarchies offer you a lot of freedom for design and innovation.
• Your thing. In small teams, you will work independently and close to the product. You will find your solutions and accompany the entire production cycle.
• Just get started. With our New Hire training plan, you will arrive relaxed your new tasks.
• It's fun. We offer you an attractive remuneration package as well as a share in the company's success.
• Being human. 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and home office are our tools for your family and work-life balance.
• Motivated. Our pleasant, friendly working atmosphere and international collegiality are a real feel-good factor.
• Progress. Internal training, exchange programs and an open transfer of knowledge open horizons for you.
• Perspective. As the market leader, we are operating in an incredibly exciting and crisis-proof industry of the future.
• Not enough? We would be happy to introduce you to many other benefits in a personal conversation.

In our company, your core responsibilities include:

• Creation, editing and management of technical manuals (hardware and software) for service staff on our complex assemblies and prober systems
• Preparation of operating and maintenance manuals for specific target groups
• Preparation of training documents
• Development of documentation requirements, e.g. by participating in meetings of the development department and evaluating change notifications
• Independent supervision of documentation projects and ensuring that they are implemented on schedule and in line with processes
• Researching technical facts in parts lists, drawings, CAD models, maintenance plans and online help and verifying them on the product
• Verification of created instructions on the product
• Conducting training courses (hardware and software) for service employees at the Thiendorf site and, if possible, also in the USA (San Jose, California)
• Close cooperation with colleagues from all departments as well as our external documentation service provider
• Close cooperation especially with the development department to improve our products and ensure serviceability

What you should bring with you:

• You have a degree or training in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or comparable technical fields.

• Proven professional experience in technical editing/documentation, ideally in mechanical engineering and plant construction.

• Very good skills in MS Word (working with document templates and styles)

• Good skills of image and video editing is desirable

• Good practical, technical skills (e.g. replacing parts etc.)

• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken is mandatory.

• Experience as a technical trainer in an international environment is desirable.

• Good skills in photography and video editing are desirable.

• Must be willing travel approximately 1 week each quarter to perform training at customer locations.

• Candidate should be able to commute independently to the office.

• Enjoying working on/with complex technical systems

• Independent and structured way of working

• *Interested?**Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. The fastest way to contact us is via the Apply button. You are welcome to send us a link to your profile on XING or LinkedIn for a first impression.We are looking forward to your application!