Sr Technical Writer

COV Covidien LP; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Senior Technical Writer to plan, write, and coordinate timely product documentation including instructions for use and user manuals for global markets. You will collaborate with engineering, regulatory, and global teams to ensure quality and compliance across Medtronic Surgical's products.

You will gather data through user interviews, translate technical information into clear manuals and web documents, and support translation and publishing workflows using MS Word, FrameMaker,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write and coordinate product documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Gather data through user interviews to inform manuals.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Interdepartmental collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Word

FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Senior Technical Writer

A Day in the Life

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$84,800.00 - $127,200.00
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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EEO and Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company Culture

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need.

Additional Information

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.