Technical Writer Jobs

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who We Are

Stryker’s Instruments Division is seeking to hire a Technical Writer to support the Service Department.

10 Reasons to Join Stryker in Kalamazoo!

This role is hybrid, in Kalamazoo, MI, with the expectation to come into the office 3 days a week.

Who We Want

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

What You Will Do

As the Technical Writer you will assist in the timely development and completion of comprehensive repair instructions for a variety of products. Audience includes Stryker Repair, Field Service, and Customer Service Technicians and Biomedical Equipment Technicians in global markets. All documentation must comply with medical device requirements.

• May review, edit, rewrite, and consult on the work of others prepared within functional area, other departments, or by external sources to ensure quality of deliverables (i.e., product documentation from acquisitions).
• Develop customer facing product maintenance information according to user needs and regulatory requirements for domestic and international customers.
• Write and edit Service Procedures, Maintenance Manuals, and other accompanying documents aligning content with associated product.
• Develop internal training reference materials, including repair videos and training plans.
• Create and incorporate graphical elements for instructional purposes and accurate interpretation, including international application.
• Create and update repair videos for a variety of products.
• Coordinate, review, and approve deliverables in an enterprise system software keeping documentation updated with respect to changes in deliverables.
• Understand medical device standards and regulations and incorporate in deliverables.
• Drive assignments to meet project milestones identified by Project Managers.
• Interview and collect information from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Service, R&D, RA, various functional areas.
• Adhere to corporate, quality system, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop internal facing product maintenance information according to user needs for domestic and international customers.

What You Need

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 0+ years of work experience

Preferred

• XML authoring tools knowledge
• Technical writing experience
• Adobe Pro Suite experience (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Frame Maker)
• Regulated industry experience

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com