Medical Device Technical Writer – IFU & Global Docs

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic, based onsite in Lafayette, Colorado, is seeking a technical writer to develop, maintain, and manage product documentation for medical device products, including IFUs and user manuals. You will translate complex concepts into clear docs and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a writing-related field and 2+ years in technical writing, advanced FrameMaker, XML, and CMS experience. Domestic travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Science, English, Journalism, or related writing discipline with 2+ years of technical writing or editing experience.
• Experience developing technical documentation in a technical publications or regulated environment.
• Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with Structured Authoring, XML, and content management systems.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, HTML, and document publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain IFU, manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and other product documentation.
• Gather technical content through collaboration with Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and subject matter experts.
• Create documentation using Adobe FrameMaker and structured authoring tools to support regulated medical device products.
• Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Coordinate translation projects, including preparation, tracking, review, and finalization of multilingual documentation.
• Review and edit documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation processes, workflows, and content management practices.
• Provide documentation guidance and support to cross-functional stakeholders and, as needed, mentor less experienced writers.

Skills

Technical writing

FrameMaker

XML

CMS

Acrobat

Photoshop

HTML

Structured authoring

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Science, English, Journalism, or related writing discipline

Tools

FrameMaker

Vasont CMS

XML

HTML

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Medtronic, based onsite in Lafayette, Colorado, is seeking a technical writer to develop, maintain, and manage product documentation for medical device products, including IFUs and user manuals. You will translate complex concepts into clear docs and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a writing-related field and 2+ years in technical writing, advanced FrameMaker, XML, and CMS experience. Domestic travel is limited.