Technical Writer

Technical Writer/Editor/Proofer Labeling Job Responsibilities

• Author, edit, revise, proofread, and maintain Instructions for Use (IFUs), Operator Manuals, and other technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring document accuracy, version control, and timely updates.
• Translate complex engineering, clinical, and regulatory information into clear, concise, user-focused documentation for healthcare professionals and end users.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Software Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Product Management, Legal, Human Factors, and other cross-functional teams to gather documentation requirements, coordinate technical reviews with subject matter experts, and develop compliant technical documentation.
• Perform technical editing, copy editing, proofreading, and quality reviews to ensure documentation is technically accurate, consistent, grammatically correct, properly formatted, and compliant with Philips documentation standards, corporate style guides, branding requirements, and controlled language principles.
• Identify and resolve documentation inconsistencies, technical discrepancies, formatting issues, and regulatory compliance risks before document approval and release.
• Ensure IFUs, Operator Manuals, and related technical documentation comply with applicable FDA, EU MDR, ISO, and other international regulatory requirements for product submissions and post-market updates.
• Coordinate translation and localization activities with external vendors and review translated documentation to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance for global markets.
• Manage documentation projects using  or other project management and document management systems, including revision tracking, status reporting, and change management activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to documentation processes, templates, workflows, and authoring standards to enhance documentation quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

3–5 years of technical writing, technical editing, or documentation experience in a regulated industry.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify documentation errors, inconsistencies, and compliance issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, and ISO standards.
• Experience with design control documentation, document change control, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Frame Maker, Mad Cap Flare, Arbortext Editor, or Adobe In Design
• Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• , Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, and Share Point
• Technical writing, editing, and proofreading
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Organization and time management
• Collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Ability to simplify complex technical information

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

For this project, you’ll be contracted via a Randstad company as a temporary worker/contractor and placed at our Client.

The hourly pay range for this role is $45.00-$50.00

As a contractor, you'll enjoy cutting-edge challenges and unexpected experiences that make you a more in-demand professional.

Randstad is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact kari.cara