Technical Writer

Gem Care, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Care, Inc. in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville, TN area seeks an experienced Technical Writer to document design verification activities, engineering reports, and manufacturing procedures.

You will contribute to rigorous record-keeping for regulatory medical device compliance and collaborate with engineering teams to produce clear, compliant documentation. The role requires at least 2 years in a similar setting, proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to tailor content for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a technical writer in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience writing clear, precise documentation for diverse audiences (auditors, technicians, engineers).
• Ability to learn quickly, synthesize complex engineering concepts, and translate them into accessible documentation.
• Experience working with engineers and managing multiple projects with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design & Compliance Documentation: document project plans, design inputs/specs, design reviews, design outputs, and V&V activities.
• Testing & Verification Support: outline verification strategies and develop detailed test steps for requirements.
• Reports & Publications: prepare and release engineering technical reports using standard templates.
• Visual Asset Management: build and maintain a library of reference images and schematics.
• Procedure Development: create and revise manufacturing and service procedures using technical data from SMEs.

Skills

Technical Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation Standardization

Audience Adaptability

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing / English / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Technical Writer needed for a well established manufacturing company in the Oak Ridge and Knoxville, TN area. Starting pay rate will depend on experience, education, and training. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment.

Job Summary

The Technical Writer collaborates directly with the engineering staff to document design verification activities, engineering technical reports, and manufacturing/service procedures. This position focuses on creating comprehensive technical documentation and supporting the rigorous record-keeping activities required for regulatory medical device compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Compliance Documentation: Partner with engineering teams to document project plans, design inputs/specifications, design reviews, design outputs, and verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Testing & Verification Support: Collaborate with engineers to determine requirement verification strategies, outline general testing approaches, and develop detailed test steps for individual requirements.
• Reports & Publications: Prepare, format, and formally release engineering technical reports using standardized company templates.
• Visual Asset Management: Develop and maintain a structured library of reference images and schematics for integration into manufacturing and service documentation.
• Procedure Development: Create and revise clear manufacturing and service procedures using technical data provided by engineers and other subject-matter experts (SMEs).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, English, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience as an effective technical writer, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Audience Adaptability: Proven experience writing clear, precise documentation tailored to diverse audiences (e.g., auditors, manufacturing technicians, field engineers).
• Subject Matter Mastery: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, synthesize, and translate complex engineering and scientific concepts.
• Collaboration & Execution: Strong track record of working effectively with engineers and managing multiple concurrent projects with high attention to detail.