Technical Writer

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and updating technical documentation, including manuals, instructions, and procedures, to support engineering change projects. This role ensures all content meets established standards for schedule, quality, and readability. The Technical Writer works independently on routine tasks and collaborates under the guidance of a Senior Technical Writer for more complex assignments. Additional responsibilities include managing translation processes, desktop publishing, and overseeing publication and distribution activities.

What You'll Do As a Technical Writer

Technical:

• Executes the technical writing activities required from Engineering change(s) project(s), including information collection from the various Engineering disciplines, review and verification.
• Updates technical content of existing documentation to produce structured and clear instructions and procedures with excellent readability and usability for various audiences.
• Performs technical documentation publication and distribution.
• Contributes to the preparation of customer accessories instructions.
• Follows internal Quality System procedures as well as Corporate labeling standards.
• Solves problems related to technical writing, desktop publishing, publication and distribution.
• Translates From and Into French and English various types of technical documents.
• Familiar with CAD software such as Solidworks,Pro-E, etc. (desired)

Project

• Works on understanding complex notions to update documents fit for diverse audiences from highly-specialized personnel to every-day users.
• Works independently with minimal supervision on routine activities and under general supervision of Senior Technical Writer on none-routine activities. Receives guidance of Senior Technical Writer on planning issues.

Management

• Has no direct reports.
• Collaborates with groups outside of direct responsibilities including other engineering groups, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, etc.
• Assists in updating and revising technical documents for capital equipment and consumable products including, but not limited to, uncrating/installation instructions, operator manuals and maintenance manuals.
• Works with product and service engineers to implement engineering changes which affect product documentation.
• Under the supervision of a Senior Technical Writer or a Team Leader, participates in the adaptation of existing product documentation to integrate new products.
• Proofreads documents for readability, grammar accuracy, consistency with corporate standards and completeness. Obtains signed approvals as required.
• Responsible for self-direction in scheduling workload and prioritizing tasks under the supervision of a Senior Technical Writer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by designated personnel.

The Experience, Skills & Abilities Needed

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of related technical writing experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering degree, Technical writing degree; Translation degree; Mechanical Engineering degree; Technical Writing Certificate or Engineering related certificate with 4 years experience also acceptable or any degree related to languages.
• English and French language levels: Written – Advanced; Spoken – Intermediate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional team player.
• Experience with stringent documentation control in a highly regulated industry; medical preferred.
• General knowledge in a variety of technologies and manufacturing methods, such as electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics, programming and overall system engineering.
• Proficient in Illustration software such as IsoDraw, Paint, etc.
• Proficient in Desktop publishing software such as Pagemaker, Framemaker, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Proficient in Document management system within company's Quality management system (ISO-9001).

What STERIS Offers

A well-established global company that will invest in your long-term career growth. STERIS would not be where it is today without our incredible and talented people. That's why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long haul with STERIS is our ultimate goal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
  
• Annual merit-based salary increase and bonus plan
  
• Laptop for many positions
  
• Flexible work schedule including a telework policy
  
• An excellent group insurance plan including vision, dental, telemedicine, assistance program, and many other coverages
  
• RRSP program with employer contribution
  
• Paid time off starting on your first day
  
• Training program and tuition reimbursement policy
  
• Opportunities for advancement
  

This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the
duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec,
training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English-
only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this
language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.