Technical Writer Medical Devices (m/f/d)

REFERENCE NUMBER:

485060/1

MY DUTIES:

- Providing user and service documentation for various diagnostic analyzers, workflow solutions, IT software and applications such as User Guides, Quick Start Guides, Service Manuals, Host Interface Manuals and User Assistance - printed and electronic documents 
- Writing & updating End User, Service and Host Interface Documentation in English for instruments and software while respecting project requirements and documentation standards
- Planning, developing, organizing and editing operational procedures for user and service documentation
- Cooperating closely with service personnel, trainers, developers, and other subject matter experts
- Organizing documentation reviews and implementing input and ensuring that quality targets, timelines, and regulatory requirements are respected
- Executing international documentation projects 
- Allocating tasks of a documentation project team consisting of technical writers (in-house and external), terminologists, illustrators, and translators 
- Responsible for documentation project planning, cost control, meeting quality targets and timelines, fulfilling regulatory requirements and respecting given documentation standards
- Managing localization projects (for software and documentation) in close collaboration with software development and country organizations
- Interface between the documentation team, the development project team and other departments
- Contribution to the continuous improvement of documentation processes and tools

MY QUALIFICATIONS:

- Degree in an electronic, mechanical, information technology, scientific or linguistic discipline
- Further education e.g. in informatics or technical documentation is beneficial
- Proven experience in technical writing - preferably in the field of diagnostic electrical devices
- Excellent spoken and written command of English and experience with Schema ST4 or comparable Content Management Systems needed
- Proven experience with Adobe FrameMaker (structured) or a similar authoring tool is beneficial
- Familiarity with software development processes
- Ability to quickly learn complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text, pictures and/or videos
- Ability to communicate in an international environment and motivate colleagues from different functional areas
- Strong skills in the organization, planning, prioritization and management of stakeholders and their expectations
- Good knowledge of translation, localization and project management tools
- Enthusiastic about technical writing and process optimization
- Experience with iterative/agile software development methods such as Scrum and familiarity with laboratory systems and environments is beneficial

MY BENEFITS:

- International working environment
- High degree of personal responsibility and autonomy

PROJECT INFORMATION:

- Renowned company in the medical devices sector

ABOUT HAYS:

Our many years of recruitment experience and specialist knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain intensive relationships with customers across all industries and so can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities. Whether it's working with an international automotive manufacturer or a regional market leader in mechanical engineering, drawing on your interests and experience, we will find the right job to suit you. Because with us, specialists find their ideal working environment – all completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of job offers that are both interesting and relevant to your skills and experience.

MY CONTACT AT HAYS:

My contact person
Margherita Ceffalia

Reference number
485060/1

Contact
E-Mail: [email protected]