AIS R&D Technical Communications Intern 2026
About The Position
As an R&D Technical Communications Intern, you will contribute to creating and updating patient- and clinician-facing documentation for the Active Implantable Systems division. You will gain real-world experience developing manuals, supporting materials and labels that reflect the highest standards of clarity and compliance in a regulated environment. Working alongside experienced mentors, you will learn the fundamentals of medical device product development and technical writing while exploring how innovation happens in a collaborative, purpose-driven setting. Your pursuit of career growth helps us create new opportunities. Your way forward is our way forward. We welcome qualified applicants of all ages who are starting—or restarting—their careers.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or a writing-related major, with relevant technical writing work experience.
- Academic project or work experience involving technical writing.
- Able to start the internship on May 18 or May 26, 2026, and work for 12 weeks.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with single-source authoring tools.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS).
- Experience with XML-based authoring.
- Experience with AI-assisted writing tools.
- Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing experience.
- Ability to understand and convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, product labels, engineering reports, and supporting materials, for implantable medical devices.
- Translate complex engineering and clinical concepts into clear, structured content tailored to diverse audiences across R&D, regulatory, and quality teams.
- Utilize content management systems (CMS) and desktop publishing tools to organize, version, and publish documentation in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Apply single-source authoring strategies to streamline content reuse across product families and documentation types.
- Author and edit structured content using XML-based tools, ensuring consistency, modularity, and compatibility with downstream publishing workflows.
- Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure accurate use of medical terminology and alignment with device-specific language.
- Review and revise documentation for clarity, tone, and adherence to company style guides and quality standards.
- Support the integration of AI-assisted writing tools to enhance efficiency, terminology alignment, and content validation.
- Contribute to documentation planning and project tracking, ensuring timely delivery of materials for product development milestones and regulatory submissions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
