Documentation Technical Writer

GE HealthCare • State College, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GE HealthCare currently has an opportunity available for a Documentation Technical Writer at our location in State College, PA. This position will work closely with the Manufacturing and Engineering teams, as well as other departments and customers. You will create new documentation, update existing documentation, as well as harmonize processes and procedures across the organization. Qualified candidates will assist with the conversion of medical device history records from a manual/paper platform to a digital platform. This position reports to the Engineering Infrastructure Manager.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience as a technical writer or generating documentation for medical devices.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry and following mandatory processes (preferably in the medical device industry).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills (task tracking and reporting).
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (including redlining function), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting <25 pounds
• Computer typing
• Computer monitor

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document control software (ideally MyWorkshop PLM) is desirable

Responsibilities

• Create and edit operational, instructional, and maintenance/test procedures for paper, digital, or web-based publication.
• Convert existing documentation into data collection plans, for use in the digital record system.
• Communicate with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.
• Document Engineering processes and specifications.
• Recommend format, regarding technical and customer requirements.
• Produce documentation that conforms to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
• Interface with process owner(s) to ensure documentation matches current best practices.
• Release and maintain documents in PLM system.

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree