Document Control Specialist - Medical Device #2902

ECI; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECI in Burlingame, California is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation for medical devices. The role involves developing user manuals, collaborating with teams across engineering and quality, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. ECI offers a welcoming team and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in medical devices or healthcare.
• Familiarity with document management systems and tools.
• Knowledge of usability engineering and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as User manuals and instructions for use (IFU).
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical).
• Translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, user-friendly content.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

XML/DITA authoring systems

Job description

About ECI

ECI’s mission is to be the global leader of professional consulting services for the life sciences industry. Our clients lean on our diverse perspectives and decades of expertise to tackle their toughest challenges, and we take pride in providing them transformative solutions with distinctive, sustainable and long-term value. ECI boasts a proven track record of providing full product life cycle consulting on a variety of challenging and exciting projects. Our collaborative culture, welcoming team and flexible employment & benefit options allow us to maintain strong relationships with the most talented individuals in the life sciences industry.

About The Role

The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality documentation that supports the development, regulatory approval, and use of medical devices. This includes user manuals, design documentation, labeling, and regulatory submissions in compliance with global standards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as:
  • User manuals and instructions for use (IFU)
  • Design history files (DHF)
  • Device master records (DMR)
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical)
• Translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, user‑friendly content
• Support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), CE marking)
• Maintain document control processes and versioning
• Review and edit documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Participate in risk management and usability documentation

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in medical devices or healthcare
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with document management systems and tools
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as:
  • 21 CFR Part 820
  • EU MDR
• Knowledge of usability engineering and risk management processes
• Experience with tools like:
  • Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
  • XML/DITA authoring systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

ECI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at ECI without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship from ECI or another 3rd party vendor.