Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every recent chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our team is searching for a n experienced and self-motivated Technical Writer who excels at analyzing complex information and translating it into clear written and visual instructions for our customers. Our geographically distributed product team develops products for semiconductor fabrication and assembly, test, and packaging industries. These products help customers automate, monitor , and optimize factory operations.
As a Technical Writer on our team, you'll be responsible for :

- Reviewing and contributing to software design specifications that describe product enhancements and changes.




- Collaborating closely with software engineers, product managers, customer support, and quality assurance teams to gather product information.
- Installing and using software both locally and in virtual machine environments to explore and document software features.
- Creating diagrams and screenshots to help users understand software architecture and features.
- Authoring online Help, release notes, and installation instructions with clear overview s and easy-to-follow procedures.
- Ensur ing technically accurate , high - quality product documentation that meets requirements and is delivered on time .
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , English, Technical Communication , or a related discipline.
- 3+ years writing experience, preferably in the software industry .
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your writing to conform to a corporate style guide.
- Adept at interviewing subject matter experts to gather the information needed to generate best-in-class content.
- General knowledge of software systems and a desire to understand software features.
- Experience with a programming or scripting language (such as C# , PowerShell , or Python ).
- Experience documenting complex product suites .
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Writing Style Guide.
- Experience working in an agile environment and using Jira for ticket progress tracking .
- Experience with the MadCap Flare Help authoring tool.
- Familiarity with UNIX or command-line applications.
- Experience with version control systems (such as Git).
- Experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.

Join our team and contribute to the success of our industry-leading software solutions. Full time
Travel:
Relocation Eligible:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

📌 Technical Writer - Work From Home (Chennai)
🏢 Applied Materials South East Asia Pte
📍 Chennai