Technical Writer- Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically adept Contract Technical Writer to support documentation efforts within our 3D printing process engineering team. This role will focus on creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, IOQ Protocols, and Reports in a medical device manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on the production floor, collaborating with subject matter experts, and using existing templates and tools to produce high-quality, compliant documentation.

Role expectations

• Create, revise, and format Work Instructions using existing templates and process observations.
• Develop and maintain Installation, Operational, and Qualification (IOQ) protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to capture workflows and translate them into clear, actionable documents.
• Ensure documentation complies with medical device regulatory standards and internal quality systems.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Word, Copilot AI tools, and Arena PLM for document creation and management.
• Conduct interviews and observe processes on the floor to gather accurate technical information.
• Maintain version control and ensure documents are properly stored and accessible in the document management system.

What we're looking for

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Preferred :

Additional Information :

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits

We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.

Family Benefits.  Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings),  dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.  Align also offers to employees :

Employee benefits.  Align offers its employees :

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.