About stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare betterWe offer innovative products and services in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
We are proud to be named the #5 world’s best workplaces and a best workplace for diversity by fortune magazineLearn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
Why engineering at stryker?
At stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device productsAs an engineer at stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare betterHere, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology productsYou will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
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Who we are -
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare betterWe offer innovative products and services in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomesOur redmond, washington site is responsible for r&d and manufacturing of defibrillators.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on the technical communications team, using your skills to develop ifus (and some online content) for a variety of complex medical devices, collaborating with design engineers, regulatory affairs, quality, clinical affairs and other subject matter experts to provide accurate information that is compliant with fda, mdr, and as appropriate, additional requirements.
Who we want -
Self-directed initiatorsPeople who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
Collaborative partnersPeople who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
Dedicated achieversPeople 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 -
You will develop, write, edit and revise product instructions for use (ifus) that provide instructions and information detailing user/patient safety, product features, procedures for handling, maintenance, etc.
Actively participates in new product development meetings to provide insights on best quality outcomes for instructional material strategies and resolve related challenges
Organizes ifu content and completes writing assignments according to established guidelines for order, content, clarity, conciseness, format, style and terminology
Conceptualizes graphical elements (tables, charts, illustrations, etc.) that support instructional information
Collaborates with label/marking designers in functional area to align label/marking and ifu content
Utilizes change management system for ifu releases/updates
Attends product usability studies to observe operating proceduresMay provide inputs for product design improvements, simplification of graphical user interface, and feature markings
May conduct usability testing on ifus to increase usability of instructional information
Helps establish standardized text, glossaries and nomenclature, style guide and templates, and structure of instructional information
As needed, communicates with service suppliers (printing services, translation agency) for functionally related services
Participates in the research, evaluation, and implementation of applications in technical communications field; provides justification and recommendations for future capabilities
Submits periodic reports on assigned projects to supervisor and or project managers
Initiates and/or support continuous improvement endeavors within functional area
Assists with internal and external audits to support functional area
What you need -
Bachelor`s degree is required; within engineering, business, technical writing, or a related discipline with an emphasis on communication skills, strongly preferred
4+ years of experience is required; within medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment, strongly preferred
Proficiency in adobe creative suite, ms office tools, and windchill, preferred
Working knowledge of fda and mdr labeling requirements preferred
Knowledge of printing and graphic reproduction practices, preferred
Knowledge of xml authoring tools (like authorit, arbortext, adobe aem), and xml publishing using css, preferred
Knowledge of a variety of writing formats, including print, web, multimedia desired
Knowledge of framemaker desired
** we are open to a remote -or- hybrid -or- onsite candidate for this role **
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Our benefits
Our total rewards offering varies by country but often includes bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off 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.
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