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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.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

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.

Main 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• Working Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize information in a structured and logical format.
• Basic ability to create simple visuals or diagrams, flow charts, and step sequences is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work with cross-functional teams.

This internship is part-time and is estimated to last for approximately 10 weeks.

Compensation: $24.00 per hour.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specialises in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defence.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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