Medical Device Technical Writer

Job Title: Medical Device Technical Writer

Location: Redmond, WA

Hours/

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Compensation: $33.33 - 43.33/hr

Type: Contract

The Technical Communications Specialist supports content development and labeling initiatives for complex medical devices across new product development and sustaining engineering projects. This role focuses on creating, updating, and maintaining compliant technical documentation and labeling assets while coordinating translation activities in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation including Operating Instructions, Technical Manuals, Setup Guides, and Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Create and update product labeling and documentation assets in support of new product development and sustaining engineering efforts.
• Coordinate and manage translation packets to support global product releases.
• Participate in product development and sustaining meetings to provide documentation and instructional strategy input.
• Plan and manage documentation timelines to ensure on‑time delivery of compliant content.
• Collaborate with engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical, and other functional partners to gather and finalize content inputs.
• Organize and structure content according to established guidelines for clarity, format, style, and terminology.
• Conceptualize and develop supporting graphics such as tables, charts, and illustrations.
• Collaborate with labeling and marking partners to align documentation and labeling content.
• Update product labels using Adobe Illustrator.
• Use change management systems to support documentation and labeling releases and updates.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized text, glossaries, nomenclature, style guides, and templates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the technical communications function.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing to support cross‑training within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technical writing, or a related field with a strong emphasis on written communication.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience developing technical documentation in a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

• 2+ years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with product label design and updates.
• Experience coordinating translations for technical documentation.
• Familiarity with FDA and MDR labeling requirements.
• Experience with Author‑it.
• Experience using Jira and Windchill.
• Knowledge of printing and graphic reproduction practices.
• Experience with XML authoring tools and XML publishing using CSS.
• Experience producing content across print, web, and multimedia formats.

Benefits: System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.