Technical Documentation Specialist
Cohu.com
Office
Malaysia
Full Time
Responsibilities :
- Develop, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including:
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to gather information and translate it into accessible, accurate documents.
- Service operations and maintenance manuals
- Installation and procedure guides
- Manufacturing process instruction (MPI)
- Manufacturing test instruction (MTI)
- Research and interpret engineering change orders (ECOs), drawings, requirement specifications, and test documentation.
- Create documentation within MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to align directly with manufacturing workflows.
- Create technical graphics, illustrations, and visuals to enhance clarity and usability.
- Ensure all documentation meets company standards for accuracy, style, and consistency.
- Manage version control and maintain electronic archives of all documents.
- Continuously improve documentation quality by integrating user feedback and best practices.
- Any other ad-hoc assignment according to business needs.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (Journalism, English, Technical Communication, or related fields.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience: 3+ years of proven technical writing experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, or electromechanical industries.
Skills/Technical Requirements:
- Good command of English writing and editing, with the ability to simplify complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
- Proficient in Adobe FrameMaker, with expertise in advanced template design, style management, and automation for efficient publishing
- Knowledge of CAD and graphics tools, including SolidWorks/eDrawing, Photoshop, Illustrator, and SolidWorks Visualize, to create impactful technical visuals.
- Advanced use of Adobe Acrobat, including review workflows, annotations, and interactive form creation.
- Strong understanding of Engineering Change process (ECOs) and the integration of technical documentation into product development lifecycles.
- Proven ability to structure large-scale technical documents, such as multi-volume manuals and complex instruction sets.
- Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for creating, managing, and publishing documentation is a strong plus.
- Skilled in documentation frameworks, version control, and style guide enforcement to ensure consistency across multiple projects and deliverables.
Technical Documentation Specialist
Office
Malaysia
Full Time
September 12, 2025