Technical Writer I
HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) provides specialized and scalable staffing solutions to pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, biotech organizations, CROs, research laboratories, and life sciences organizations across the United States.
About the role
Work with R&D Engineers, Technical Support Engineers, and other stakeholders to create and publish the materials needed for release of new and/or upgrade of client's medical devices. Develop engineering-level knowledge of client's medical devices down to their electrical and mechanical subsystems. Develop in-depth knowledge of technical publication customer needs and attend to them. Create and publish detailed technical materials in well-written, precise, and clear English for global distribution and meet client's quality requirements. Work with other technical writers, when required, to create technical documentation. Help with the creation of our monthly technical newsletter and other documents per business needs. Ensure project deadlines are met.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish technical materials for new and upgraded medical devices
- Acquire engineering-level knowledge of medical device electrical and mechanical subsystems
- Address technical publication customer needs
- Create precise, clear technical documentation for global distribution
- Collaborate with other technical writers on documentation projects
- Contribute to monthly technical newsletter and other business documents
- Meet project deadlines
Requirements
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in technical publications for electronic equipment
- Experience creating documents for print and digital media
- Strong working knowledge of document creation tools such as Adobe, Flare, and/or Oxygen
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Education, Instructional Design, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, training development, instructional design, or a related role
- Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documentation in a regulated environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Experience creating process maps, flowcharts, and training materials
- Strong project management, organization, and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 6 months