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Medtronic

Senior Technical Writer

Medtronic

. Develop, maintain, and update Instructions for Use, system manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and software help documentation .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $84,800 - $127,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and editing, with advanced skills in Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring, and content management systems. Proven ability to create high-quality documentation for global audiences while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Writing ExperienceAdobe FrameMakerXML AuthoringContent Management SystemsDocument Version Control

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Hard Skills
Technical WritingTechnical EditingDocument ReviewProcess ImprovementQuality ComplianceDocumentation Release ProcessesTranslation Project ManagementSoftware Help DocumentationGlobal Audience DocumentationVersion Control Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Adobe AcrobatAdobe PhotoshopVasont Content Management SystemHTMLProduct Lifecycle Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Medical Device IndustryRegulated IndustryQuality System Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, maintain, and update Instructions for Use, system manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and software help documentation
  • Gather technical content through collaboration with product development, marketing, regulatory, and subject matter experts
  • Create and manage structured documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring tools, and content management systems
  • Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems
  • Coordinate translation projects with external translation providers, including preparation, tracking, review, and finalization
  • Review, edit, and proofread technical documentation for accuracy, consistency, and quality compliance
  • Support cross-functional teams with documentation guidance and ensure documentation is available for product releases
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance documentation quality, efficiency, and compliance
  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, expected to be less than 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience
  • Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker
  • Experience with structured authoring, XML, and content management systems
  • Advanced experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, and HTML
  • Experience creating technical documentation for global audiences
  • U.S. work authorization without sponsorship at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
  • Preferred: technical writing experience in the medical device, scientific, or other regulated industry
  • Preferred: experience with Vasont Content Management System
  • Preferred: experience developing online documentation or software help systems
  • Preferred: experience managing professional translation projects and vendors
  • Preferred: experience supporting documentation activities in regulated quality system environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
  • Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Simple Steps global well-being program
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
  • Short-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
  • Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums
  • Paid sick time for temporary employees as required by applicable state law
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities