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Manufacturing Technical Writer (Contract assignment))

Entegris

Bloomington, MNContract / Full-time$11.41/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Bloomington, MN
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Entegris seeks a Manufacturing Technical Writer for its Bloomington Manufacturing Operations team on a contract assignment. The writer will create and maintain operator-ready documentation for product development, pilot builds, and production, working with engineering, quality, operations, and training teams. The role supports consistent, safe manufacturing and continuous improvement. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical WritingInterpreting Engineering DrawingsControlled Document CreationSimplifying Technical InformationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizationProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMicrosoft OfficeDocument Management SystemsERP/MES SystemsManufacturing ProcessesRegulated DocumentationStandingWalkingLifting 25 Lbs

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Discipline, Communications, English or EquivalentTechnical Writer Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Job Title:

Manufacturing Technical Writer (Contract assignment))

Job Description:

The Role:

Our site in Bloomington is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer to join our Manufacturing Operations team as a Contractor. In this role, you will develop clear, accurate, and operator-ready documentation that supports product development, pilot builds, and full-scale production activities. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, operators, quality personnel, and training teams to capture manufacturing processes and translate them into standardized documentation that drives consistency, safety, and operational excellence. Through strong attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing teams have the documentation and resources needed to build high-quality products efficiently and safely.

The new hire in this role will have the potential to build relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to Entegris' PACE values. If you are a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys problem solving and working with data, this role is designed for you.

What You'll Do:

Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), 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 initiatives.

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 opportunities for improvement and collaborate with subject matter experts to resolve issues.

Support pilot builds, new product introduction (NPI), and process development efforts through timely creation and revision of technical documentation.

Utilize 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.

Work in a team environment and across functional groups to support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence.

Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals.

What We Seek:

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.

Proven ability to simplify complex technical information into clear, actionable instructions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with 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.

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

Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.

Ability to observe manufacturing processes on the production floor for extended periods.

Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. when handling documents, samples, or production-related materials.

Wearing required PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed shoes when working in manufacturing areas.

This role involves occasionally working in a clean-room environment which may require additional hygiene requirements such as not using or wearing makeup, perfumes, colognes, or other strong fragrances.

What We Offer

Role is a Contract Assignment

Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunitytoall employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55420

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ-14880

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 799 open Technical Writer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$11.41/hr
  • US median$36–41/hr138 hourly ranges

This rate, $11.41/hr, is 70% below the US median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Writer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Technical Writer jobs in Minnesota and 799 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Technical Writer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (535 postings).
Education
202 of the 799 open Technical Writer jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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