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Senior 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 technologies and therapies used in neurosurgery, spine surgery, biologics, navigation, robotics, and enabling technologies that support patient care across a broad range of cranial and spinal procedures. This role is part of the technical publications function and is responsible for creating and maintaining Instructions for Use (IFU) and related customer-facing documentation that support the safe and effective use of advanced imaging products. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST This position is based in Lafayette, Colorado, and requires an on-site work arrangement. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, with expected travel less than 10%. The Senior Technical Writer develops, maintains, and manages Instructions for Use (IFU) and related technical documentation for advanced imaging products. This role collaborates with engineering, marketing, regulatory, and quality teams to gather information, translate complex technical concepts into clear user documentation, manage document release activities, and coordinate translation projects supporting global product distribution. Primary Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and update Instructions for Use (IFU), system manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and software help documentation. • Gather technical content through collaboration with product development, marketing, regulatory, and subject matter experts. • Create and manage structured documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring tools, and related content management systems. • Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems. • Coordinate translation projects, including document preparation, tracking, review, and finalization with external translation providers. • Review, edit, and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality requirements. • Support cross-functional teams with documentation-related guidance and ensure documentation is available for product releases. • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance documentation quality, efficiency, and compliance. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience. • Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker. • Experience with structured authoring, XML, and content management systems. • Advanced experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, and HTML. • Experience creating technical documentation for global audiences. Preferred Qualifications • Technical writing experience in the medical device, scientific, or other regulated industry. • Experience with Vasont Content Management System (CMS). • Experience developing online documentation or software help systems. • Experience managing professional translation projects and vendors. • Experience supporting documentation activities in regulated quality system environments. For Baccalaureate degrees earned out