Technical Writer 2 R&D -USD

Pride Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Global, supporting a leading medical device manufacturer, seeks a Technical Writer - Manufacturing Documentation in San Diego, CA. This onsite role concentrates on creating, editing, and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and equipment documentation to support production and regulatory compliance.

You'll collaborate with manufacturing engineers and SMEs to capture experimental design, validation results, and engineering activities, translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of technical writing in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, processes and procedures.
• Ability to capture experimental design and validation results in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs and work instructions.
• Draft and release Manufacturing Process Instructions for production.
• Prepare Equipment Documentation Packets (URS, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Capture experimental designs and validation results into clear documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing

Manufacturing documentation

SOPs

Work instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering-related field

Tools

Document control systems

Quality management system

Job description

Pride Global is supporting a leading medical device manufacturing organization that has a contract opening for a Technical Writer - Manufacturing Documentation in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create, develop, edit, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process instructions, equipment documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Draft and release Manufacturing Process Instructions to support production and manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and release Equipment Documentation Packets, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) documentation.
• Capture experimental designs, engineering activities, and validation results into clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers, production teams, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Research, organize, and translate complex engineering concepts into user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create and process Change Orders to release documentation through the company's document control and quality management system.
• Document manufacturing equipment, engineering processes, production procedures, and technical specifications in accordance with company standards.
• Recommend documentation formats and improvements that support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all documentation complies with company quality systems, documentation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Writing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Associate's degree with significant relevant technical writing experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of technical writing experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Manufacturing Work Instructions
• Process Instructions
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, production processes, and engineering procedures.
• Strong ability to capture experimental design, validation activities, and engineering results in technical documentation.

• Employment Type: 06 months Contract (Possible extension on the basis of performance)
• Shift: 8am to 5pm, Mon to Fri
• Location: San Diego, CA (Fully Onsite)
• Approved Pay Range: $40 - $44/hr on W2

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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