Technical Documentation Specialist, Medical Devices
Location: Texas, United States
Type: Contract
Job ID: 10419
Work Setting: On-Site
Posted: June 23, 2026
Closing Date: January 22, 2027
Tax Status: W2
Position Overview
The Technical Writer role is an opportunity to build and maintain technical documentation infrastructure for a medical device company operating in a regulated environment. You will partner closely with teams to translate complex engineering and research concepts into clear and accurate documentation. Help to establish documentation standards, templates, and processes from the ground up while ensuring ongoing compliance with QMSR and ISO 13485 requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Documentation Development
Partner with teams to develop accurate technical documentation
Translate complex engineering and research concepts into clear, structured documentation for internal stakeholders across development, testing, research, and other functions
Ensure documentation accurately reflects real-world processes, system configurations, and operational use cases, updating rapidly in response to system changes and operational feedback
Identify gaps or inconsistencies and drive resolution proactively with relevant teams
Manage concurrent documentation efforts across multiple teams in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Content Quality & Standards
Establish documentation standards, templates, and style guides from the ground up
Build and maintain version control processes across technical publications
Create and manage supporting visuals including system diagrams, process illustrations, and state machines
Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to program standards
Regulated Environment Support
Ensure documentation aligns with applicable regulatory requirements including 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
Support verification and validation of technical publications for accuracy and compliance
Support internal and external audits including documentation preparation, recording of findings, and ensuring all materials are complete and audit-ready
Participate in the design of documentation reviews while maintaining primary accountability for delivery
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, Biomedical Science, or a related field
3+ years of technical writing experience in a regulated environment, preferably medical device or life sciences
Working knowledge of 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 as they relate to documentation requirements
Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and system documentation
Demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering or scientific concepts into clear, structured content for internal audiences
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, audit-ready documentation
Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent documentation efforts
Preferred
Familiarity with design controls and documentation structure within a regulated product development environment
Exposure to eQMS platforms
Experience with version control systems and documentation management tools