Technical Writer

TAE Life Sciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Equity potential

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies in Irvine, CA seeks a technical writer and document control specialist to create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, IFUs, and manuals for mechanical and electronic systems, aligned with ISO 9001/13485 requirements.

Work with engineers and scientists to review drawings, capture design details, and ensure traceability from concept through testing, while managing documents in a controlled system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, medical background preferred.
• Excellent technical writing skills for mechanical, electrical and high-tech products.
• Practical knowledge of QA concepts and Document Control.
• Ability to work with others and obtain information for accurate part specifications.
• Experience with industrial vendors for data, quality docs and certifications.
• Hands-on experience managing docs per ISO 9001 quality system.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation, specs, product manuals, IFUs, SOPs and training materials.
• Review drawings with engineers and scientists and compile part specifications for procurement.
• Document design, testing, requirement traceability and inspection.
• Maintain organized documents and drawings according to Document Control and QA principles.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality Assurance

Document Control

CAD familiarity

Adobe software

SOP drafting

Vendor liaison

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in journalism/English/communications

B.S. in engineering/CS/medicine (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Copernicus Office
9750 Irvine Blvd, 101
Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Copernicus Office
9750 Irvine Blvd, 101
Irvine, CA 92618, USA

TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it’s harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We’re turning the promise of science into reality.

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

Collaborate with a team to create technical documentation, specification writing, technical &engineering specifications, product manuals, IFUs, service and operation manuals. Work closely with engineers and scientists at different levels to assist in deploying world changing mechanical/electronic systems. Keep technical documentation on projects according to ISO 9001/13485 quality management system requirements.

• Work with engineers and physicists to review drawings and compile specifications that can be sent to procurement.
• Support various tasks to document design, testing, requirement traceability and inspection.
• Maintain documents and drawings in an organized manner according to Document Control and Quality Assurance principles

About You

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, prefer medical background.
• Excellent Technical writing skills for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and various other high-tech products.
• Practical knowledge of concepts of Quality Assurance and Document Control.
• Ability to work with others and seek out necessary information to make effective Part Specifications.
• Experience working with industrial vendors to get component information, design specifics, quality documents, testing certifications, etc.
• Hands‑on experience in managing technical documentation according to ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.

Software Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Adobe Software
• Ability to utilize a database or write macros to optimize data entry is a plus
• Basic knowledge of CAD systems for mechanical design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Available to work flexible and extended hours if needed
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Ability to cooperate in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Ability to liaise with others to achieve company goals
• Organizational skills to include project documentation, SOP’s, and training
• Knowledge of the medical industry quality systems (ISO 13485)
• Mechanical and/or electrical drawing checking
• Manufacturing Instruction Writing
• Familiarity with equipment testing (Verification & Validation) and documentation

Education

• Required: B.S. in journalism, English, or communications.
• Preferred: B.S. as engineering, computer science, or medicine.

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job‑related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $85,000 - $110,000.

About Us

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What you’ll get with us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
• Potential for equity participation
• HQ in Southern California
• Employee events on and off‑site
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] to request accommodations or request more information.

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