Technical Writer

What we are looking for:

As a Technical Writer in Nova’s Customer Service Department, you will be expected to develop complex technical documents, ensuring that Nova’s products are used safely and effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, researching, interviewing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy making technical content accessible, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

What will you be doing:

• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product experts, and product and project managers to prepare technical documentation that communicates complex, technical information clearly and concisely, for the intended audience (customers, FSE, engineers, integrators, subcontractors, etc.).
• Develop and update the following types of documentation for hardware and software products: User Manuals, Installation Guides, Preventive Maintenance Manuals, Service Manuals, Release Notes, Technical Field Orders, Technical Notes, Customer Notifications, and online help for Nova's product lines.
• Support all Customer Support TTS (Transfer-to-Service) activities, as well as documentation activities from other Nova departments worldwide.
• Work according to predefined styles.
• Create relevant graphics for documentation.
• Publish document updates to the Nova Technical Knowledge Center.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Technical Writing.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand new products, features, and advanced technologies.
• Excellent English (mother-tongue level), and communication skills.
• Technical background (Engineering or SW development) is an advantage.
• Spoken Hebrew required. Work includes contact with engineers to clarify content.
• Experience with Madcap Flare or similar authoring tools is an advantage.
• Experience with publishing and authoring tools such as FrameMaker, Word, Adobe Acrobat, RoboHelp (or equivalent), and PowerPoint is an advantage.
• Experience with Source Control software, such as Microsoft TFS (preferred), Git, or Subversion.
• Familiarity with HTML and XML, an advantage.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop (or similar), Adobe Captivate or TechSmith Camtasia, Adobe After Effects, Excel, and Visio, an advantage.

That special something you bring:

• Excellent outlining, writing, and editing skills.
• A positive attitude and commitment to quality.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, and under demanding timelines.
• Proactive and able to learn and work independently.
• Responsible and reliable multitasker.
• Logical thinking, attention to detail, and precision.
• Effective time management skills.
• Perform well under pressure.
• Capable of leveraging AI to improve the content development process.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]