Associate Technical Writer

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeThe Electro Physiology Technologies business unit is focused on advancing innovative solutions that support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders. The team works collaboratively to develop, deliver, and improve technologies that help clinicians provide effective patient care. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, the business unit emphasizes quality, innovation, cross-functional partnership, and continuous improvement to support both customer needs and long-term business success. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will be based in Mounds View, MN. In this exciting role as an Associate Technical Writer, you will support the development and maintenance of customer-facing product documentation, including Instructions For Use (IFUs), user guides, and other labeling that accompanies medical device products. Working closely with experienced technical writers and cross-functional partners, you will help ensure labeling documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant with Medtronic quality and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills and is interested in developing expertise in technical communication within a regulated industry. You will gain hands-on experience with labeling processes, content management systems, change management activities, and product lifecycle documentation while building the foundation needed to grow into an independent Technical Writer role. Role and Responsibilities Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Support the development and maintenance of medical device labeling, including instructions for use (IFUs), user guides, and related product documentation. Assist technical writers with document updates, revisions, redlines, and content verification activities. Create and maintain change tables, traceability documentation, and other supporting project records. Support labeling change orders and related documentation activities within product lifecycle management systems. Assist with content publishing and document management activities using Medtronic authoring and publishing tools. Coordinate document reviews and consolidate reviewer feedback from cross-functional stakeholders. Help maintain documentation required to support quality and regulatory compliance processes. Learn and apply technical writing principles to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Collaborate with technical writers, engineers, regulatory specialists, quality representatives, and subject matter experts. Support translation coordination and tracking activities for approved labeling updates. Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with quality system requirements. Participate in departmental initiatives, training activities, and continuous improvement efforts. Develop an understanding of applicable regulations, standards, and Medtronic processes that govern labeling development. Progressively assume responsibility for sustaining labeling projects under the guidance of experienced technical writers. Additional tasks as assigned. Must Have (Minimum Requirements) To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume. Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Communications, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Experience creating, editing, reviewing, or maintaining technical, scientific, engineering, academic, or business documentation. Experience using Microsoft Word features such as Track Changes, comments, styles, cross-references, tables, and document formatting. Experience proofreading documents and incorporating feedback from multiple reviewers. Experience working with document control, version control, revision tracking, or change management processes. Experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation, reports, spreadsheets, databases, or records requiring a high degree of accuracy. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), document management systems (DMS), publishing tools, or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. Experience using structured templates, style guides, or documentation standards. Coursework or experience involving technical communication, scientific writing, engineering documentation, journalism, instructional design, or content development. Familiarity with XML, structured authoring, markup languages, or digital publishing workflows. Experience coordinating information or deliverables across multiple stakeholders, reviewers, or functional teams. Experience supporting process documentation, quality documentation, regulatory documentation, or compliance-related activities. Experience organizing and tracking multiple assignments, deliverables, or deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Copilot. Experience using AI to develop documentation and execute tasks. Experience identifying document inconsistencies, formatting issues, or data discrepancies and resolving them accurately. Ability to learn new software applications, business processes, and documentation systems quickly. Interest in developing a career in technical communication within the medical device or other regulated industries. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the durat