Specialist, Standards Publications (TEMP)

Job Title: Specialist, Standards Publications (TEMP)

Location: SEMI Milpitas Office (structured schedule, on-site presence required)

Status: Temporary, 6 months with potential for conversion to regular full-time status

Compensation: $38.00/hour - $43.00/hour

Reports to: Director of Standards

Although we're small, we're mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability, thought leadership, and workforce development. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply.

About SEMI

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Through advocacy, market research, standards, sustainability, and workforce development, SEMI advances member interests and fosters collaboration across the semiconductor, microelectronics, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Position Summary

The Specialist, Standards Publications ensures the accuracy, consistency, and timely release of SEMI Standards documents. This position supports editorial processes, manages publication workflows, and upholds compliance with established style guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a superior ability to focus on written document details (grammar, punctuation, formatting, layout, styles) with a high level of accuracy throughout the production of technical documents. The person can effectively prioritize, is highly productive, and can meet strict deadlines. The ideal candidate is customer focused; adept at developing and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Master the SEMI Standards Style Manual and Microsoft Word® templates.

• Manage workload and meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.

• Perform detailed redlining and editing of documents.

• Revise and format text, tables, figures, and equations to ensure compliance.

• Verify consistency between versions and identify discrepancies.

• Prepare publication proofs for review and approval.

• Communicate effectively with team members and program participants.

• Convert documents to PDF and prepare final versions for publishing.

• Update the SEMI Standards Compilation of Terms monthly.

• Generate publication reports and maintain processing queues.

• Provide editorial support for ballots, reports, training materials, and presentations.

• Support additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years• experience in copy editing, publishing, or standards/document production.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word (including templates, styles, and macros).

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word (2016 or later) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC required. Familiarity with software version differences a plus.

• Strong English communication (written and verbal); Bilingual skills are a plus. Excellent reading comprehension, and the ability to follow written instructions.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Relevant experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing company is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in working with culturally diverse staff and customers preferred - multilingual abilities in a language of SEMI presence (e.g., China, Korea, Taiwan) is a plus.

• Expected travel

Working at SEMI

SEMI offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment with a global footprint. Join a passionate team advancing one of the most foundational industries of the 21st century. SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply.