Russell Louden

5080 Conde Ct

Fremont, CA 94538

510-270-8384 or 510-314-1051 (cell)

russlouden@yahoo.com

Technical Writer
August 2015 to November 2015

Redwood Partners @ Applied Materials, Santa Clara , CA.

Created a template for Semiconductor Etch Best Known Methods (BKM) documents and updated all available BKMs to the new format. Corrected grammar, spelling and removed jargon from document text.

Technical Writer
May 2015 to July 2015

EDC @ Tesla, Inc., Fremont, CA.

Cerate an OEM Manual from raw data for a Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor. This manual covered Safety, Mechanical and Electrical components, Maintenance requirements, and Troubleshooting. Developed a format, provided art, and researched both Mechanical and Electrical components for accuracy.

Technical Writer
August 2014 to December 2014

Apple1 @ Olympus America, Inc., San Jose, CA.

Create and edit Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) for endoscope (fiber optic, ultrasound) repair. Work within the DocuShare CMS. Tasks include creating manuals, screen captures, and digital art from engineering notes and documentation. Create PDF and other format documents for Web ready support.

Technical Writer
December 2013 to January 2014

Pacific Netsoft @ Intuitive Surgical, Santa Clara, CA

Document field service procedures for a new robotic surgical tool. Startup procedures, Removal and Replacement, Safety Instructions and Testing procedures. Replace out of date service and repair web documents.

Instructional Designer
November 2013 to December 2013

General Physics, Emeryville CA

Staff Augmentation for new business model rollout. Review and write business process Power Point slides.

Research Writer
May 2013 to September 2013

Essential Data Corporation @ Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Research writer. Create Summaries and Overviews, Work Instructions and white papers for the Land Buildings and Real Estate department of Stanford University. Audit, research and create work instructions for the emergency generator monthly preventive maintenance and annual certification, the fume hood and gas cabinet testing and certification, the emergency eye wash and shower station testing and certification. Ensure all operating procedures comply with all CFR’s, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and local regulations.

Principal Writer
December 2012 to May 2013

Key Solutions, Fremont, CA

Principal Writer. Create User’s Guides Quick Start Guides Company Template and Style Guide. Work with subject matter experts and stake holders to create User’s Guides for different roles in creating research protocols. Provide training documents as required.

Technical Writer
May 2012 to July 2012

Essential Data Corporation @ Stryker NV, Fremont, CA.

Lead Writer. Create and edit Work Instructions, SOPs and Work Flows to conform with CFR21 requirements. Work with subject matter experts and stake holders to create and transition WI and SOPs to Stryker use after acquisition. Provide training documents for Customer Service.

Technical Writer
February 2012 to March 2012

Robert Half @ Olympus Integrated Technologies America, Alviso, CA.

Create an Installation Manual for an infrared three dimensional metrology and defect inspection system. Ensure the manual complies with Semi-S2 and all other applicable standards. Generate graphics and illustrations. Work with hardware development to develop tool knowledge base PDF’s and other collateral.

Technical Writer/Instructional Designer
September 2011 to December 2011

R&D Technical Services @ American Medical Systems, San Jose, CA.

Create complex Work Instructions, Procedures, Field Change Orders, Technical Bulletins and Service Manuals in compliance with 21CFR 820, 1040.10, 1040.11 and ANSI Z136.1 for hi-power medical surgical laser devices. Create content by synthesizing and organizing existing data, and input from technical service engineers. Repair and re-image technical images. Create PCB “landmarks” for field service. Qualified as a Field Service Engineer. Qualified Content Management in Agile.

Research Technical Writer
September 2010 to May 2011

AOptix, Campbell, CA.

Create manufacturing and assembly instructions for a prototype airborne laser communications system from CAD/SolidWorks drawings and schematics. Work from prototype designs and subassembly manufacturing drawings. Create Block Diagrams and Flow charts in VISIO for assembler guidance. Agile content management.
Project funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Technical Writer
October 2009 to September 2010

R&D Technical Services @ Ultratech, San Jose, CA.

Create complex work instructions, assembly instructions, and source control documents from CAD and SolidWorks drawings, schematics, digital images, and interviews with scientists, engineers and subject matter experts. Create content, identifying appropriate visuals, selecting, synthesizing and organizing information for semiconductor laser lithography equipment.

Technical Writer
May 2009 to August 2009

General Physics @ Novellus, San Jose, CA.

Create and proof a template for Novellus staff writers to convert existing semiconductor equipment documentation to FrameMaker 9. Instruct staff writers in the use of the new template and FrameMaker 9.

Technical Writer
January 2009 to April 2009

TechProse @ Motive Power, Boise, ID.

Write and edit manufacturing process and assembly instruction for diesel-electric locomotives. Audit documents for the correct ANSI Safety material.

Instructional Designer/Technical Writer
December 2008 to January 2009

TechProse @ Bay Ship and Yacht, Alameda, CA.

Develop a course instruction identifying appropriate visuals, selecting, synthesizing and organizing information for an Ocean Vessel shaft assembly, replacement, and repair.

Technical Writer
March 2008 to October 2008

ADDECO @ GE-Security, Newark, CA.

Design, write, and edit manufacturing process instruction for large CT scanners. Create a FrameMaker template for manufacturing process documents. Audit documents for the correct ANSI Safety material. Work with PowerPoint and Word source documents. Create FrameMaker 8 documents. Write Technical Advisory for EHS LOTO project.

Technical Writer
February 2008 to March 2008

TechProse @ AnsaldoBreda, Pittsburg, CA

Create a FrameMaker template and installation instructions for railcar interiors and propulsion systems for the Los Angles Metro Light Rail Gold Line using manufacturing blue print and schematic source material. Design a usable assembly document for quality assurance inspection and assembler guidance. Meet DOT requirements.

Instructional Designer/Technical Writer
January 2007 to September 2007

General Physics @ Nikon Precision Inc., Belmont, CA.

Develop and write semiconductor lithography system curriculum by creating content, identifying the appropriate visuals and selecting, synthesizing and organizing pertinent information to meet user needs. Obtain feedback on information and technical accuracy. Provide feedback to curriculum development team, management and training support. Audit and edit CBT and WEB based training.

Technical Writer/ Consulting
2006

Ampro Computers, San Jose, CA.

Create, edit, and convert from Word to FrameMaker documentation for single board computers. Debug and tune the corporate FrameMaker template. Create a Desk Reference and Style Guide. Teach staff technical writers the FrameMaker application.

Technical Writer
March 2005 to December 2006

General Physics @ KLA-Tencor, San Jose, CA.

Create and edit documentation for semiconductor test and inspection equipment. Tasks include creating manuals, screen captures, digital art, creating/editing schematics, block diagrams, application notes and procedures from engineering notes and documentation. Work closely with and interview subject matter expert team for technical accuracy. Assist other writers with FrameMaker and other application related problems. Release and track documents through the Documentum process.

 

Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA.

·   Create and edit documentation for semiconductor test equipment

·   Create training materials

Olympus America, Inc., San Jose, CA.

·   Wrote Framemaker template

·   Converted Word Documents to Framemaker

ThyssenKrupp, Hayward, CA.

·   Created OEM Manuals for Hydraulic and Traction Elevators for the BART system

Applied Materials - Silicon Etch Division, Santa Clara, CA.

·   Created the DPSII etch chamber manual set (Startup, Schematic, Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Safety, SSPS)

·   Created the HART etch chamber manual (Startup, Schematic, Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Safety, SSPS)

SBC - CFL Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA.

Created Business Module Training

IGS Technologies, Santa Clara, CA.

Created initial document set for graphics chip

Applied Komatsu Technologies, Santa Clara, CA.

Administered ECO database

Experience using Chicago Manual of Style and the Microsoft Manual of Style.

Project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to handle multiple projects meeting scheduled deadlines.

Framemaker expert

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Expertise in the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Word, Adobe FrameMaker 2015 , Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS FrontPage, Dream Weaver, Paint Shop Pro X4, PhotoShop, MS Office, Lotus Notes, TurboCad, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint, PowerPoint, Excel, SnaggIt, DocuShare CMS, Documentum CMS, Agile CMS.

US Navy Avionics (Electronic Countermeasures) and Electronics schools (1600 classroom hours)

DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA. Technical Communications AA pending. (one class short)