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Participate as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and share learned expertise with others. Bring regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.\nAdhere to policies, procedures, and quality documents. Collaborate with project team members to share knowledge and best practices.\nRequired Skills and Experience\n5 to 8 years technical writing experience in a hardware, software, biotechnology, or medical environment, including documentation for a highly technical audience.\nStrong experience with current versions of standard authoring tools, including Adobe FrameMaker or Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat, preferred.\nWorking knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or equivalent desirable\nExcellent communication skills required.\nStrong writing and grammar skills in areas of content development and writing style. Analytical ability to swiftly grasp and effectively communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts.\nOrganizational skills and ability to manage deliverables under tight deadlines, set priorities, and manage time effectively.\nFamiliarity with XML, Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA), and content management systems strongly preferred.\nSoftware skills that include troubleshooting moderate FrameMaker and InDesign issues; updating or improving an existing document template; troubleshooting online help software errors with minimal assistance; creating error-free PDF files.\nVerbal communication skills that include responding calmly under pressure and leading content review meetings that result in document approval.\nRequired Education and Training\nBachelor’s degree in technical writing, communications, professional writing, English, or equivalent experience preferred. Certificate in technical writing desirable.\nJob Type: Contract\nPay: $43.26 - $65.00 per hour\nExpected hours: 40 per week\nBenefits:\nHealth insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Dgn Technologies","rawCompany":"dgn technologies","city":"Sunnyvale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:44:41.729Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-3042.00","title":"Technical Writers","slug":"technical-writers"},{"code":"27-3043.00","title":"Writers and Authors","slug":"writers-and-authors"},{"code":"27-3041.00","title":"Editors","slug":"editors"}],"industries":[{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334510","title":"Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"electromedical-and-electrotherapeutic-apparatus-manufacturing"},{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Writer 3- DITA/XML","description":"Essential Job Duties\nPlan, write, and edit instructions for use (IFU) for medical device systems and instruments, including large system manuals, instrument manuals, and ship-with literature using Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, or extensible markup language (XML)\nCollaborate with department team members and with cross-functional team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to research and develop content for instructions for use and validate content.\nOwn document creation from inception to completion\nWork to ensure compliance with FDA and regulatory guidelines.\nWork with interaction designers and technical illustrators to develop documentation images, including raster and vector images.\nConduct validation and verification of technical documentation\nUnderstand documentation control steps to release final documentation.\nMay participate in product development core teams as representative for technical publications.\nServe as lead writer on projects and mentor other writers.\nKeep abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. 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