Technical Writer Intern

2 weeks ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India FLOAID MEDTECH Full time ₹ 2,40,000 - ₹ 7,20,000 per year

Technical Writer (Medical Devices) Intern —

Location:
 Chennai — IIT Madras Research Park (Onsite)

Employment:
 Contract (6 months) with option to extend or convert to full‑time

Start:
 Immediate

Salary: 10,000 per month

Why this role

Floaid is finalizing documentation for a new platform. We need a hands‑on technical writer who can rapidly bring our 
User/Operator Manual
, 
Service & Maintenance Manual
, 
Installation & Commissioning Guide
, and related controlled documents to release quality under a medical‑device QMS.

What you'll own (deliverables)

  • Operator Manual (IFU):
     setup, priming, alarms, operating modes, UI walkthroughs, cleaning/sterilization, warnings/contraindications, symbol glossary (ISO 15223‑1), and labeling content.
  • Service & Maintenance Manual:
     scheduled PM, test points, calibration procedures, fault codes, troubleshooting trees, disassembly/reassembly with torque specs, ESD and safety controls, spares & consumables lists, and exploded‑view diagrams.
  • Installation & Commissioning Guide (Site‑Ready):
     facilities requirements, power/EMC/grounding, acceptance checklists, and verification steps.
  • Field Bulletins & Work Instructions:
     change summaries (ECOs), retrofit kits, service advisories, and controlled WIs.
  • Verification/Validation Documentation Support:
     author/format protocols & reports (e.g., endurance, hemolysis, performance curves), acceptance criteria tables, and traceability to requirements.
  • Software Release Notes & UI Text Styleguide:
     error/alert taxonomy, revision history, and string conventions.
  • Training Collateral:
     quick‑start guide, competency checklists, and slide handouts.
  • Document Package Readiness:
     version control, approval routes, printable and web‑optimized PDFs, and source files (structured authoring).

Responsibilities

  • Plan a 
    documentation roadmap
     to reach DHF/DMR‑ready status; estimate effort, risks, and dependencies.
  • Interview engineers, clinical advisors, and service teams; convert tribal knowledge into clear, controlled content.
  • Create 
    procedures
     that are step‑by‑step, testable, and cross‑referenced with hazards, warnings, and PPE/ESD icons.
  • Build 
    troubleshooting flows
     for alarms/fault codes (symptom → probable cause → diagnostic steps → remedy).
  • Generate/curate diagrams from CAD or photos; annotate assemblies and connectors; maintain consistent numbering schemes.
  • Ensure 
    regulatory alignment
     with ISO 13485 documentation controls, ISO 14971 risk controls/IFU warnings, IEC 60601‑1 & 60601‑1‑2 safety/EMC references, IEC 62304 software notes, IEC 62366 usability, and Indian CDSCO expectations.
  • Drive 
    reviews
     (RACI) and manage redlines; maintain change history, doc numbers, and revisions.
  • Prepare documents for 
    localization
    ; manage variables, units, and terminology consistency.

Must‑have qualifications

  • Passion for technical writing.
  • Working knowledge of 
    ISO 13485
    , 
    ISO 14971
    , 
    IEC 60601‑1/‑1‑2
    , 
    IEC 62304
    , 
    IEC 62366
    , and 
    ISO 15223‑1
    symbols.
  • Experience writing to 
    DHF/DMR
     standards with traceability to product requirements and risk controls.
  • Strong ability to read 
    schematics
    , wiring diagrams, and mechanical assemblies; comfortable with test instruments and fixture procedures.
  • Fluency in 
    structured authoring
     (DITA or equivalent) and 
    controlled docs
     (templates, numbering, TOC/LOT/LOF, revision control).
  • Excellent visual communication: creating 
    exploded views, callouts, and troubleshooting trees
    .
  • Superb written English suitable for clinicians and biomeds; clear, concise, and audit‑ready.

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