Technical Writer

Technical Writer – Regulated Engineering and Medical Device DocumentationThis role focuses on creating, organizing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation that supports engineering and product development activities in a regulated environment. You will collaborate closely with engineers, quality professionals, and cross-functional teams to ensure all documentation meets corporate and regulatory standards throughout the product development lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesWrite, revise, organize, edit, and proofread technical engineering and development documentation, including design and verification deliverables.Co-author and contribute to engineering documents in partnership with engineers and cross-functional project teams.Develop document structures and create initial drafts using source material provided by technical subject matter experts.Apply corporate and regulatory documentation standards to ensure compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.Organize raw technical data into clear, usable tables, figures, and summaries that support design and verification activities.Initiate and manage document change requests using document control systems in accordance with established procedures.Act as a subject matter expert for document management tools and processes, providing guidance and support to project teams.Support development and design milestone reviews by preparing and maintaining required documentation and records.Maintain complete and accurate project records, including ownership and upkeep of Design History File (DHF) documentation.Collaborate with engineers, quality, and cross-functional development teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects design intent and regulatory expectations.Ensure that all documentation remains current, traceable, and aligned with design controls and change management requirements.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 6 years of experience preparing regulated technical documentation in a medical device, engineering, or regulated industry environment.Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining technical documentation in a structured, design-controlled environment.Minimum of 5 years of experience collaborating with engineers, quality, and cross-functional development teams.Proven ability to apply corporate and regulatory documentation requirements, including design controls and change management systems.Strong ability to organize complex technical information into clear, concise, and accurate documentation.Technical writing experience in regulated environments, particularly in engineering or medical device contexts.Familiarity with regulatory expectations for documentation across the product development lifecycle.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience supporting medical device product development documentation.Familiarity with Design History Files (DHF) and development milestone reviews.Experience with electronic document management and change control systems.Hands-on experience with Windchill or similar document management tools.Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy and completeness.Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.Work EnvironmentYou will work in a structured, design-controlled environment that emphasizes regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and traceability across the product development lifecycle. The role involves frequent collaboration with engineering, quality, and other cross-functional team members, often using electronic document management and change control systems, including tools such as Windchill. The environment prioritizes clear communication, adherence to established documentation standards, and disciplined use of document control processes to support medical device and engineering projects.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.