Technical Writer

Company: Innovative Products & Equipment, Inc.
Location: Hudson
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

*TECHNICAL WRITER**Department: Engineering**Reports To: Site Director**FLSA Status: Exempt**Updated: 12.13.2022*Innovative Products & Equipment, Inc. provides assembly, process and test solutions to the medical device, life sciences, alternative energy, and consumer product markets. Innovative has a 42-year history of providing advanced engineering solutions that exceed expectations. We provide advanced solutions that enhance the quality of life. Innovative serves an established and loyal, blue-chip customer base that includes the leaders in their respective markets.*Description*We are seeking a writer with a hardware background, preferably in the automation or medical device industries. Candidates should be detail-oriented, excel at multitasking, learn quickly, require minimal supervision to lead projects to completion, and have a proactive helpful attitude.The writer in this position will work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, controls engineers, and other SMEs. In addition, to complete their understanding of machine operation and construction, the writer will take the initiative to research existing project documentation, including design specifications, parts lists, and CAD models.*Essential Duties and Responsibilities** Planning and writing system manuals, setup guides, and detailed functional specifications.* Coordinating with project managers and SMEs to collect project information and adhere to the project schedule.* Scheduling and hosting document review meetings in-person or via Zoom.* Identifying and addressing content gaps.* Participating in building a strong culture of communication.* Participating in continuously improving established documentation processes.* Experience with peer editingIn addition, the writer might perform discrete tasks such as:* Proofreading and editing content created by other staff.* Capturing and editing demo videos.* Editing images.* Contributing to the company web page content.* Contributing to the company wiki.* Submitting CDRH reports to the FDA.*Qualifications** 6+ years of experience creating documents for projects of varying scope, type, and complexity.* Excellent oral and written communication, research, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.* Comprehensive understanding of concise writing, minimalism, and structured authoring.* Excellent time and project management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects at differing levels of development.* Experience delivering documentation from a single source to multiple outputs.* Experience adhering to a style manual and working with templates.* Experience operating in a fast-paced, changeable, deadline-driven environment.* A shareable portfolio of writing examples.*Preferred Qualifications** A degree in a communications-related discipline.* Illustration, video editing, image editing skills.* An understanding of (preferably a background with) FDA validation practices (GAMP, PFMEA, traceability, and so on).* A basic understanding of manufacturing processes and electromechanical principles.* Familiarity with SolidWorks (or similar tool) and mechanical design documentation.* An understanding of markup languages, HTML, CSS, and so on.*Tools*The writer is expected to be proficient with a variety of authoring and image development tools, including:* The Microsoft 365 suite* The Adobe CC suite* Madcap Flare* Camera equipmentJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Hudson, NH 03051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Technical writing: 6 years (Required)Work Location: One location

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