Technical Writer III - Santa Clara, United States - TotalMed, Inc.

Description

Technical Writer III

Pay: $70.00/hour

Shift: M-F / 8am-5pm

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95051

*HYBRID - Minimum of 3 days/week on site*

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12 years' technical writing experience in a hardware or engineering environment, including documentation for various technical audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, professional writing, or equivalent preferred.

• Strong writing and grammar skills in areas of content development by using minimalist, topic-based writing style. Analytical ability to swiftly grasp and effectively communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts for intended audiences.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills with ability to participate in project discussions and manage deliverables for multiple projects under tight deadlines, set priorities, and manage time effectively.

• Understanding of mechanical/hardware concepts and complex devices.

• Previous experience with medical devices preferred.

• Experience with DITA XML authoring tools. PTC Arbortext Editor or IXIASOFT CCMS highly desired.

• Experience with current versions of standard authoring tools, including Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; and Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Professional references and writing examples expected.

Job Description-

• Plans, writes, edits, and maintains Field Service documentation (i.e., Field Service procedures and technical bulletins) for medical device systems.

• Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation. This includes Change Orders in the documentation control system.

• Informs and adheres to policies, procedures, and quality documents. Collaborates with project team members to share knowledge and best practices.

• Uses skills as an experienced technical communication professional with understanding of industry best practices and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Evaluates, recommends, or develops documentation process and productivity aids. Assist with development of internal writing style guide.