Hybrid, predetermined in office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayDescription:Role AttributesWith close supervision, edit, format and proofread operational and instructional documentation for medical devices to support the end-users of company products. Ensures that documents conform to existing department style guidelines and quality assurance standardsCollaborates with sustaining engineering to revise existing documents that support product changes.May occasionally create and develop new instructional documents to support larger product changes.Collaborates with other technical writers to review documents for grammar, style guideline adherence, and content updatesCollaborates with other technical writers and cross-functionally to research and prepare documentation plans for each assigned project. Works with Sustaining Engineering for inputs to the Change Design Plan and Report (CDP&R)Assists in providing accurate schedule estimates and manages the development and production of documentsConducts interviews with technical staff and other functional groups to gather information for projects, while managing the revision, review and final work on technical documentation.Provides inputs required by department illustrators to create illustrations and artwork for final documentsWith close supervision, works with translation vendors to obtain translation and schedule estimatesOther duties as assigned to support business activities and project timelines and manage workload across teamRequired Skills, Education & ExperienceAssociate’s degree in Technical Communication/Professional Writing or related field of study desired or applicable experience in technical writing0-5 years of experience in technical writing and documentationProven writing and editing skills, with excellent attention to detailAbility to refine written content to be clear, concise and user-friendlyProven ability to work under deadlines, while effectively managing time for other projectsEmerging skills with common desktop publishing tools, e.g. FrameMaker, InDesign, Oxygen XMLEmerging skills and knowledge of technical documentation practices, techniques and standardsEmerging skills understanding engineering drawings and how to use them to visually communicateEffective verbal and written communication skills to ensure information is sought out and shared to complete work assignments and collaborate with othersAbility to learn, understand, and work within the constraints of the FDA and other regulatory entitiesTop 3-5 Must Have Non-negotiable Skills Required1. Proficient in using Adobe FrameMaker2. Mechanical Aptitude3. Writing Experience or Education4. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyNice to Have Skills1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.2. Experience with content management systems and version control systems.3. Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.Notes:Hybrid, predetermined in office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:Role AttributesWith close supervision, edit, format and proofread operational and instructional documentation for medical devices to support the end-users of company products. Ensures that documents conform to existing department style guidelines and quality assurance standardsCollaborates with sustaining engineering to revise existing documents that support product changes.May occasionally create and develop new instructional documents to support larger product changes.Collaborates with other technical writers to review documents for grammar, style guideline adherence, and content updatesCollaborates with other technical writers and cross-functionally to research and prepare documentation plans for each assigned project. Works with Sustaining Engineering for inputs to the Change Design Plan and Report (CDP&R)Assists in providing accurate schedule estimates and manages the development and production of documentsConducts interviews with technical staff and other functional groups to gather information for projects, while managing the revision, review and final work on technical documentation.Provides inputs required by department illustrators to create illustrations and artwork for final documentsWith close supervision, works with translation vendors to obtain translation and schedule estimatesOther duties as assigned to support business activities and project timelines and manage workload across teamRequired Skills, Education & ExperienceAssociate’s degree in Technical Communication/Professional Writing or related field of study desired or applicable experience in technical writing0-5 years of experience in technical writing and documentationProven writing and editing skills, with excellent attention to detailAbility to refine written content to be clear, concise and user-friendlyProven ability to work under deadlines, while effectively managing time for other projectsEmerging skills with common desktop publishing tools, e.g. FrameMaker, InDesign, Oxygen XMLEmerging skills and knowledge of technical documentation practices, techniques and standardsEmerging skills understanding engineering drawings and how to use them to visually communicateEffective verbal and written communication skills to ensure information is sought out and shared to complete work assignments and collaborate with othersAbility to learn, understand, and work within the constraints of the FDA and other regulatory entitiesTop 3-5 Must Have Non-negotiable Skills Required1. Proficient in using Adobe FrameMaker2. Mechanical Aptitude3. Writing Experience or Education4. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyNice to Have Skills1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.2. Experience with content management systems and version control systems.3. Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.Notes:Hybrid, predetermined in office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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