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A Day in the Life
Cranial and Spinal Technologies develops technologies and therapies used in neurosurgery, spine surgery, biologics, navigation, robotics, and enabling technologies that support patient care across a broad range of cranial and spinal procedures. This role is part of the technical publications function and is responsible for creating and maintaining Instructions for Use (IFU) and related customer-facing documentation that support the safe and effective use of advanced imaging products.
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This position is based in Lafayette, Colorado, and requires an on-site work arrangement. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, with expected travel less than 10%.
The Senior Technical Writer develops, maintains, and manages Instructions for Use (IFU) and related technical documentation for advanced imaging products. This role collaborates with engineering, marketing, regulatory, and quality teams to gather information, translate complex technical concepts into clear user documentation, manage document release activities, and coordinate translation projects supporting global product distribution.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update Instructions for Use (IFU), system manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and software help documentation.
- Gather technical content through collaboration with product development, marketing, regulatory, and subject matter experts.
- Create and manage structured documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring tools, and related content management systems.
- Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems.
- Coordinate translation projects, including document preparation, tracking, review, and finalization with external translation providers.
- Review, edit, and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams with documentation-related guidance and ensure documentation is available for product releases.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance documentation quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience.
- Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker.
- Experience with structured authoring, XML, and content management systems.
- Advanced experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, and HTML.
- Experience creating technical documentation for global audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical writing experience in the medical device, scientific, or other regulated industry.
- Experience with Vasont Content Management System (CMS).
- Experience developing online documentation or software help systems.
- Experience managing professional translation projects and vendors.
- Experience supporting documentation activities in regulated quality system environments.
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.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$84,800.00 - $127,200.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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