Technical Writer (m/f/d)

Technical Writer (m/f/d)

Type of employment: Permanent employment

Function: Research & Development

Location: Hamburg

Job number: 80010629-28102026

Website: https://www.olympus-oste.eu

Your responsibilities

- Creation and updating of Instructions for Use (IFUs) and other user information for medical devices.
- Ensuring compliance of technical documentation with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
- Coordination of approval workflows with relevant internal and external teams.
- Oversight of document localization (translation management) and supervision of illustration development.
- Selection, guidance and communication with external service providers.
- Acting as an interface to R&D Sustaining, Product Management, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, UX teams and other internal stakeholders.
- Ensuring high standards of document and process quality in collaboration with all departments.

Your qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technical Communication, Technical Writing or equivalent professional education
- First professional experience in Technical Communication, preferably in medical device industry
- Confident handling of DTP programs (such as Adobe InDesign)
- Basic skills in graphic programs to create illustrations (such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop)
- Experience in working with XML-based content management systems is desirable
- Experience in sustaining regulated devices under Design Control (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, ISO 14791, MDR and knowledge of applicable regulations for the Technical Communication area such as IEC 82079-1 and ANSI Z535.
- Strong collaboration skills
- Proficient communication skills in written English
- Good skills in spoken English and German

Your benefits

- 30 days of annual leave
- Up to 40% mobile work possible + flexible work time model with overtime compensation
- Holiday and Christmas bonuses
- Corporate benefits discounts for employees
- Comprehensive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
- Company restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
- Employee Assistance Program of FamPLUS to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
- Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket), free parking spaces and bike or car leasing
- Various subsidized company sports groups and access to the inhouse company gym

Further information

Your future inclusive workplace awaits

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritize inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.
We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.