IXT Technical Writer
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
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Summary
Creates develops writes edits reviews and maintains engineering and manufacturing documentation for X-ray tube products and processes including work instructions routers BOMs production documentation test procedures validation-related records and ECO support materials. Works closely with engineers technicians production teams document control quality and other cross-functional stakeholders to gather technical information translate it into clear controlled documentation and ensure documentation consistency accuracy completeness and readiness for approval. Supports documentation quality across the engineering group.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Creates develops writes edits and maintains operational instructional manufacturing and test procedures for X-ray tube products
- Updates and supports controlled documentation including work instructions routers BOMs production schedules product documentation process documentation redlines and ECO submission materials
- Reviews engineering and manufacturing documents prior to approval submission to ensure accuracy completeness consistency and alignment with company documentation and quality standards. Provides feedback as needed.
- Conducts interviews and collaborates with engineers technicians production personnel quality document control and other technical staff to gather information needed for documentation
- Researches and translates technical information into clear documents for both technical and nontechnical users
- Supports development of new X-ray products manufacturing equipment and processes by documenting test results process steps and validation-related activities
- Provides documentation to assist with manufacturing new products or assemblies and to support smooth transitions from engineering to production
- Supports ECO activities by preparing or reviewing redlines descriptions of change reasons for change affected documentation risk analysis and supporting information for BOMs routers work instructions and related controlled documents
- Recommends documentation formats and improvements that respond to technical manufacturing quality customer and regulatory requirements
- Assists with documentation related to product obsolescence and routine engineering documentation updates as assigned
- Trains or supports training of production personnel on manufacturing documentation and process changes as needed
Preferred Experience/Skills/Knowledge
- Strong technical writing editing and document review skills with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical audiences
- Experience creating revising or maintaining work instructions routers BOMs test procedures manufacturing procedures validation-related documentation product documentation or other controlled engineering documents
- Experience supporting ECOs redlines change control workflows document approvals and documentation release processes
- Understanding of manufacturing process techniques and demonstrated experience supporting research and development activities to bring new products from initial stages into production
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems to build update review or utilize BOMs routers and other manufacturing information
- Knowledge of document control practices quality management system expectations and company documentation standards for controlled manufacturing documents
- Ability to interview engineers technicians production personnel and other subject matter experts to gather and organize technical information
- Experience with regulated manufacturing environments and manufacturing documentation is beneficial
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate with co-workers of different technical levels
- Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired
Typical Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Journalism or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically requires 2 - 4 years of related technical writing engineering documentation document control manufacturing documentation or equivalent experience
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation
- Medium work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 10 lbs to greater than 20 lbs
- Lifting carrying pushing pulling or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally
- Reaching above the shoulder occasionally
- Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion such as long periods of standing walking bending crouching stretching reaching repetitive motion or similar activities
- Work environments include exposure to chemicals electrical current proximity to moving mechanical parts repetitive hand motion typing
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SalaryBenefits and Perks
Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial physical and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.
Medical Insurance
Dental/Vision
10 Paid Holidays
PTO
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedules
Variety of Shift Options
Free Safety Shoes
Friendly Work Environment
On-site Cafeteria Company Nurse Credit Union and Gym
Free Coffee and Soda
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
EV Charging Stations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
About Company
Varex Imaging Corporation is the world’s largest independent supplier and manufacturer of X-ray imaging components and image processing solutions.