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Technical Writer - On-site
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “DBS Sr. Emerging Technology Field Technical Consultant” (Sales Engineers) in CA: $156k–$156k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Cranial and Spinal Technologies develops products and therapies for neurosurgical and spinal procedures, supporting physicians with technologies that improve patient outcomes. This technical writing function is responsible for developing and maintaining Instructions for Use (IFU) and related product documentation for regulated medical devices throughout the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and available to global users. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST This position is based onsite in Lafayette, Colorado. Limited domestic and international travel may be required, with an expected travel commitment of less than 10%. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and manage product documentation for medical device products, including Instructions for Use (IFU), system manuals, quick reference guides, technical bulletins, and other end-user materials. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical information, translate complex concepts into clear documentation, support document control and release processes, and coordinate translation activities for global markets. Primary Responsibilities • Develop, update, and maintain IFU, manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and other product documentation. • Gather technical content through collaboration with Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and subject matter experts. • Create documentation using Adobe FrameMaker and structured authoring tools to support regulated medical device products. • Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems. • Coordinate translation projects, including preparation, tracking, review, and finalization of multilingual documentation. • Review and edit documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with established standards. • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation processes, workflows, and content management practices. • Provide documentation guidance and support to cross-functional stakeholders and, as needed, mentor less experienced writers. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Technical Science, English, Journalism, or related writing discipline with 2+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience. • Experience developing technical documentation in a technical publications or regulated environment. • Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker. • Experience with Structured Authoring, XML, and content management systems. • Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, HTML, and document publishing tools. Preferred Qualifications • Technical writing experience in the medical device industry. • Experience supporting scientific, healthcare, or other regulated industries. • Experience with Vasont Content Management System (CMS). • Experience developing online help systems or digital user documentation. • Experience managing professional translation project