Senior Technical Writer - iSens - Porto

Abbott Labs (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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Portugal - Porto Until 9/29/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for writing and editing technical documents including requirements documents, specifications, design history files, verification and validation protocols.

Creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation that supports the company’s products and services. This role ensures that complex technical information is translated into user-friendly content for various audiences, including developers, customers, and internal teams.

The Technical Writer will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and subject matter experts to maintain high-quality documentation that enhances user experience and product adoption.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, API references, FAQs, and release notes.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for different audiences.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with brand standards and follows best practices for structure and readability.
  • Reviews Design Control documentation to assess compliance to processes and procedures and works with teams to address and correct deficiencies.
  • Participates in product/process improvement, troubleshooting, complaint handling, and customer support.
  • Technical Writing: Write and edit technical documents including requirements documents, specifications, verification and validation documents, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents, Design Planning documents, Design Review records.
  • Convert relevant product data and information into a form that meets Quality and submission requirements.
  • Review, circulate, edit, assemble, inspect and duplicate reports and documentation.
  • The documents written and managed will be used throughout the product life cycle for on-market and future products.
  • The output provided by the incumbent/candidate is subject to external audit (e.g. ISO). The lack of accuracy and timeliness will impact the Quality system at site and division levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors Degree Science, Medical Technology or equivalent technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

Minimum 3 years

Relevant experience in a related area such as R&D, Technical Product Development, or Quality in a healthcare industry.

Writing, editing and managing technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.

Good written and oral communication skills.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

IT Services & Solutions Delivery

     

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

Portugal > Porto : Rua Orlando Ribeiro, No. 78, Leça do Balio

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

About this role

Summary

Write, edit, and review technical documents for healthcare products.

Job title

Senior Technical Writer - iSens - Porto

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Porto, Portugal, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

writingeditingtechnical documentation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

technical writingdocumentationtechnical communicationISO compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Porto, Portugal

On-site City