Rédacteur technique sr

Medtronic plc; Mounds View, Lafayette, North Haven (MN, CO, CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop complex medical device documentation for Neuromodulation products. The role involves planning and producing manuals, IFUs, and web-based materials for global markets, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

You will interview users and engineers, translate technical data into clear content, and coordinate translations across languages while maintaining high-quality documentation under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of technical writing experience preferred.
• Experience writing medical/technical documentation for clinicians and patients is desirable.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and coordinate the timely development of product documentation (instructions for use, user manuals, etc.) for global markets.
• Produce instructions for use, manuals, and other product documentation that meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with international teams to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Editing & proofreading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat

Single-source publishing

Job description

## Sr Technical WriterApply: Onsite: Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America: Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America: North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R80263We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Nov 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.# **A Day in the Life**The Senior Technical Writer will develop complex technical materials that instruct clinicians and patients in the safe and proper use of Medtronic Neuromodulation products and therapies. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. * Plan, write, and coordinate the timely development of product documentation (instructions for use, user manuals, etc.) describing the use and operation for Medtronic Surgical's new and existing products for global markets.* Produces instructions for use, manuals and other product documentation that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.* Collaborate with and provide support to Medtronic international business functions as necessary in order to meet legal and regulatory requirements and maintain Medtronic standards of quality.* Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.* Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users.* May document quality processes and specifications.* Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.* Work effectively with various teams and individuals to coordinate and manage workloads, vendors and other resources, and project schedules.* Identify and apply appropriate technologies to meet technical communications and business goals.* Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable.* Create, advise, and follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work. **Must Have: Minimum Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree required* Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. **Nice to Have** * Understanding of medical terminology.* Medical technical writing experience.* 3-5 years’ experience working with complex hardware and software systems.* 1 to 3 years’ experience in adapting and coordinating the translation of manuals into other languages, including familiarity with international standards and regulation.* Advanced computer skills and familiarity with word processing and desktop publishing applications (MSWord, FrameMaker, and Adobe Acrobat).* Demonstrated ability to write technical/medical documentation at a level appropriate to various audiences that range from physicians to patients.* Strong project management and organizational skills.* Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive timelines under little or no supervision.* Experience working with engineering departments.* Understanding manufacturing documentation systems.* Public contact experience and/or skills; that is, some evidence of ability to work effectively with communication “clients” or vendors on a professional, peer-type relationship.* Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of functional groups and cultures within Medtronic’s global environment.* Experience working in a regulated industry.* Familiarity with single-source publishing.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.**Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.**U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship**At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.**Recruitment Fraud Alert**We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail].# **Benefits & Compensation****Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package** A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$84,800.00 - $127,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).## ## The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. 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