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161159 - Technical Writing Specialist (Class II Medical Devices)

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Overview

Technical Writing Specialist (Class II Medical Devices) – San Diego, CA. Pay Rate: $48.51/hr. Location: San Diego, CA (Local candidates only). Employment Type: Contract | Full-time | Potential contract-to-hire. Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Technical Writing Specialist

to join our team supporting Class II medical devices. The ideal candidate has strong technical writing expertise, deep knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements, and experience collaborating across engineering, quality, and regulatory teams. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation that supports both regulatory submissions and end-user needs while ensuring clarity, compliance, and accuracy. Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including

user manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, IFUs, and regulatory submission materials . Ensure all documentation complies with

FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards . Create and edit

illustrations, diagrams, line art, and product photos

to support documentation clarity. Partner with engineering, QA, regulatory affairs, clinical affairs, marketing, and customer support to gather technical content. Review and improve technical content for readability, clarity, and style. Develop and maintain

style guides, templates, and documentation standards . Stay current with

regulatory requirements and industry best practices . Mentor junior writers and support cross-functional documentation projects. Manage documentation timelines, priorities, and resources to meet project deliverables. Qualifications

5+ years of experience

in technical writing for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry. Extensive experience with

regulatory compliance processes

and supporting FDA submissions. Strong collaboration skills with marketing, quality, regulatory, and engineering stakeholders. Expertise in developing

hardware/software user guides

for both print and online platforms. Experience in

device labeling and packaging content development . Familiarity with

electro-mechanical concepts

and software applications. Proficient in documentation tools such as

MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, XML, DITA . Skilled in

Acrobat, MS Word (tracked changes), and proofreading/editing standards . Knowledge of

version control systems (GitHub, Subversion, Team Foundation Server, Perforce) . Familiarity with

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) . Photo editing skills with

Adobe Photoshop

a plus. Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Skills

Experience with

Agile development methodologies . Knowledge of

engineering change control processes

in large organizations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on life-impacting products while collaborating with top professionals across engineering, regulatory, and quality functions.

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