Medical Device Tech Writer — Electronics (Onsite)

Nashville Public Radio; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Technical Writer in Houston, TX for a 6+ month contract, onsite. You will work with R&D and Support engineers to publish materials for new/upgraded medical devices, develop deep knowledge of device subsystems, and ensure clear English documentation for global distribution.

Responsibilities include collaborating with fellow writers, supporting newsletters, and ensuring quality requirements and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical publications.
• Experience in technical publications for electronic equipment.
• Experience in the creation of documents for print and digital media.
• Proficiency with document creation tools such as Adobe, Flare, and Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish materials for release of new and/or upgraded Alcon medical devices.
• Develop engineering-level knowledge of Alcon medical devices and their subsystems.
• Attend to technical publication customer needs and deliver accordingly.
• Publish detailed technical materials in clear English for global distribution and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with other technical writers on documentation.
• Assist with monthly technical newsletters and other business documents.
• Ensure project deadlines are met.

Skills

Excellent communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Flare

Oxygen XML Editor

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Technical Writer in Houston, TX for a 6+ month contract, onsite. You will work with R&D and Support engineers to publish materials for new/upgraded medical devices, develop deep knowledge of device subsystems, and ensure clear English documentation for global distribution.

Responsibilities include collaborating with fellow writers, supporting newsletters, and ensuring quality requirements and deadlines are met.