Technical Writer Co-Op, Spring 2027, (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne • North Reading, MA

5d • $26 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne’s Integrated System Test division designs complex electromechanical test equipment for next-generation technologies. The Technical Writer Co-Op joins the documentation team and works with technical writers, engineers, technicians, and other subject matter experts to capture hands-on technical work and produce clear, accurate documentation. The role is intended for a current undergraduate student interested in technical or professional writing and offers practical experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment.

The co-op is expected to begin in January 2027 and continue through May 2027. It is an on-site position in North Reading, Massachusetts, for approximately 40 hours per week. The intern will spend significant time in laboratories observing technical work, equipment, installations, upgrades, and service procedures. They will document procedures, collaborate on clarifying processes and improving existing documentation, participate in reviews, and create or edit visual materials.

The position provides experience writing documentation for complex industrial equipment, gathering information from engineers, schematics, and physical equipment, and documenting work in an active prototype and manufacturing environment. The intern will practice writing step-by-step instructions for technical audiences and develop practical skills with tools including MadCap Flare and Git-based version control systems. Candidates may be asked to provide a short writing sample. Previous professional technical-writing experience is not required. Candidates must be local to the position; relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The base hourly compensation range is $25.50–$47.00, with the amount determined by experience and skill set and subject to fluctuation based on demand and location.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in technical writing, professional writing, English, communications, philosophy, or a related field.
• Comfortable asking questions and working with people from different technical backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented and able to record information accurately while observing hands-on work.
• Willing and able to spend a significant portion of the internship working in a laboratory environment.
• Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation is not provided.
• The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with technical writing, instructional writing, engineering, manufacturing, or technology.
• Experience with photography, illustration, document-authoring software, or structured writing tools.
• Strong interest in technology, industrial equipment, or technical communication.
• A short writing sample from coursework, an internship, or another relevant project may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment, installations, upgrades, and service procedures in a laboratory environment.
• Take detailed notes and photographs to capture information needed to document procedures.
• Write new procedures based on laboratory observations.
• Work with engineers and other writers to clarify processes and fill gaps in existing documentation.
• Participate in document reviews and incorporate feedback from technical subject matter experts.
• Edit images and create diagrams and flow charts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern