Technical Writer Intern

Excelitas Technologies•Boulder, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. We are currently seeking a Technical Writer Intern to support the creation and improvement of technical documents used in optical manufacturing, training, and quality processes. This role works in collaboration with team members to turn day-to-day work processes into clear, easy-to-follow instructions and training materials.

Requirements

Basic to intermediate technical writing experience is acceptable.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to learn technical processes and translate them into clear, step-by-step instructions.
Working Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to organize information in a structured and logical format.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a lab, shop, or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
No formal certifications are required; exposure to documentation control or quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is beneficial but not required.
Basic ability to create simple visuals or diagrams, flow charts, and step sequences is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in creating and updating work instructions, SOPs, and training documents.
Works with technicians, engineering, and supervisors to understand processes and document them clearly.
Help organize and standardize documents so they are easy to use on the production floor.
Supports creation of simple visuals, diagrams, or step-by-step guides
Review and update documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness, while identifying gaps or unclear instructions.
Other tasks as assigned.