Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in technical writing, engineering, or biology., At least five years of technical writing experience., Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., Experience with document management systems..

Key responsibilities:

Lead efforts to improve organizational communication and documentation.

Assess and define communication goals and strategies.

Develop and implement communication skills training and coaching.

Support high-visibility projects within the engineering team.

Job description

Role: Technical Writer
Position Type: Full-Time Contract (40hrs/week)
Contract Duration: 6-12 Months
Work Hours: US Time
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day (Mon-Fri)
Location: 100% Remote (Candidates can work from anywhere in LATAM countries)

This Senior Technical Writer position will lead efforts to improve team written and verbal communication across the Peripheral Intervention (PI) group as well as provide direct writing support to high-visibility projects within the PI Sustaining Engineering team. Organizational development will be achieved through coaching, editing, writing, and effective use of document format, resulting in clarity and consistency in written and verbal communication. Responsibilities will primarily be focused on compliance and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve organizational capabilities
Assess organization's current communication abilities and needs
Define specific communication goals and desired outcomes to include technical communication, interpersonal communication, persuasive arguments, and conflict management
Develop a communication strategy leveraging technology and tools
Implement communication skills training
Coach individuals and teams for improved communication
Foster a positive communication culture

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, degree in technical writing or related technical field such as engineering, or biology preferred
Minimum five (5) years of technical writing experience
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experienced with document management software/systems

Preferred qualifications:

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to work both in collaboration with others on a project team and independently on tasks
Aptitude to understand engineering and other technical information
Able to work quickly and efficiently on documents and tasks while still maintaining high quality work
Proactive work habits and assertiveness in creating and owning documents
Project management and time management skills
Problem solving skills and an ability to respond and adapt to change
Exposure to or experience with Windchill or other documentation control systems
Exposure to Medical Device industry
Coaching others for improved written and verbal communication