Technical Writer

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.

Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Lattice is seeking candidates for the position of Technical Writer. This is a full-time position located in Penang, Malaysia.

Accountabilities: 

• Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, product data sheets, and application notes.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including R&D engineering, product marketing, applications engineering, and other subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure technical accuracy of customer documentation.
• Ensure documentation is written in clear, concise language and optimal visualization that meets industry standards and approved by all relevant stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate documentation projects, including managing timelines and stakeholders.
• Work with SMEs to develop and maintain technical knowledge.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Master Lattice writing tools and processes and seek ways to improve documentation standards, architecture, framework, and relevant processes.

Qualifications:

• Preferred degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years in technical writing or FPGA/ASIC/IP support/design.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing documentation projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to research technical topics and work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with professional authoring tools such as Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker, Visio, Illustrator, etc.
• Experience with structured authoring, content management system, and DITA is a plus.
• Experience with FPGA technology is a plus.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry.  Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward, and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.

Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions.  Our global workforce, some 800 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win.  For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management  devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com.  You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.  Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

Competitive benefits package including:

• Medical (HMO), dental, vision effective on date of hire
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Well-being Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and more