Manufacturing Technical Writer (Contract assignment))

Entegris•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer as a contractor for its Bloomington Manufacturing Operations team. The role develops clear, accurate, operator-ready documentation supporting product development, pilot builds, and full-scale production. The writer works with engineers, technicians, operators, quality personnel, and training teams to document manufacturing processes and produce standardized materials that support consistency, safety, and operational excellence. The role supports pilot builds, new product introduction, and process development by creating and revising technical documents. It also involves maintaining controlled documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements, monitoring project status, and identifying opportunities to improve documentation. The position is a contract assignment. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, Communications, English, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience as a Technical Writer in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology-driven environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience creating and maintaining controlled documents such as work instructions, SOPs, inspection procedures, specifications, protocols, reports, or risk documentation.
Ability to simplify complex technical information into clear, actionable instructions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience collaborating with engineers, technicians, operators, and other technical subject matter experts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and observe manufacturing processes on the production floor for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. when handling documents, samples, or production-related materials.
Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed shoes, in manufacturing areas.
When working occasionally in a clean-room environment, comply with additional hygiene requirements, which may include not using or wearing makeup, perfumes, colognes, or other strong fragrances.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP/MES systems, manufacturing processes, and regulated documentation environments.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, inspection procedures, specifications, protocols, and other controlled documents.
Observe engineering, development, and production activities to capture manufacturing processes and translate them into clear, accurate documentation.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Training teams to ensure documentation reflects approved processes and supports employee training.
Review, simplify, and standardize existing work instructions to improve consistency, usability, and operator effectiveness.
Develop documentation using engineering drawings, specifications, build notes, test data, supplier information, and direct process observation.
Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities, and collaborate with subject matter experts to resolve them.
Support pilot builds, new product introduction, and process development through timely creation and revision of technical documentation.
Use document control systems and established procedures to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Track, monitor, and communicate documentation project status to stakeholders.
Translate complex engineering concepts into concise, operator-focused instructions that support safe and consistent manufacturing operations.
Collaborate across functional groups to support continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.
Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the organization and production goals.