Our rapidly expanding engineering team needs a detail-oriented and experienced technical documentation specialist located in St. Paul, MN. This is a contractor position that will be primarily remote, with occasional on-site meetings. Our company develops cutting-edge medical devices, and this role is critical to ensuring our products are safely and effectively used.
Contribution Highlights
- Craft and maintain detailed technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and troubleshooting guides for medical devices.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
- Manage the documentation revision control process, ensuring proper versioning and archival of all documents.
- Conduct research and gather information from subject matter experts to create clear and concise explanations of complex technical concepts.
- Organize and structure information for optimal user experience, adhering to established documentation standards.
- Translate engineering specifications and product requirements into user-friendly content.
- Create visual aids, such as diagrams and flowcharts, to enhance understanding of technical concepts.
- Participate in documentation reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with user needs.
- Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Adapt to changes in product specifications and incorporate updates into existing documentation.
Required Attributes
- A proven background in technical writing, ideally within the medical device industry.
- Practical proficiency with documentation tools and software, such as Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or similar.
- An unwavering commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to explain sophisticated technical details simply and effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering productive collaboration with various teams.
- Solid experience with version control systems.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical device documentation.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Comfort in a remote work environment, displaying self-discipline and organization.
Our Benefits to You We appreciate our contractors and provide competitive hourly rates.
We provide access to professional development opportunities.
We value your expertise and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment.
We prioritize a work-life balance that allows you to maintain well-being.
We value open communication and feedback, creating a culture of continuous improvement.