Technical Writer Intern / Co-op

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · MARKHAM, Canada · Student / Intern / Temp

Technical Writer Intern/Co-op at AMD focusing on hardware and firmware specifications for chiplet interconnects, memory interfaces, and external I/O interconnects. The role involves reorganizing, rewriting, and editing technical documents, learning new technologies, and improving documentation processes. It's an internship position with a focus on developing communication and technical writing skills within the context of next-generation computing.

What you'd actually do

  1. We will assign you technical hardware and firmware specifications to reorganize, rewrite, or edit following a style guide and best-practices guidelines.
  2. We will encourage you to learn the technology, ask questions, and provide suggestions for improving the documentation.
  3. We will train you on the single-source mindset of maintaining several IP technology variants in single source files using conditional text.
  4. We will model strategies for presenting complex technical concepts in text, graphics, equations, and tables.
  5. We will provide opportunities to develop your communication, writing, and technical skills.

Skills

Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Canada-based program or University in a Certificate or Bachelor's program majoring in Technical Writing, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field.

Nice to have

  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Visio
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • WaveDrom Editor for electrical timing diagrams
  • Microsoft Word styles, document-level paragraph styles, or CSS style sheets
  • Writing, editing, and project management skills
  • Strong curiosity about next-generation computing including the use of artificial intelligence

What the JD emphasized

  • strong sense of accountability
  • collaborative and curious spirit
  • exceptional attention to detail
  • strong curiosity about next-generation computing including the use of artificial intelligence