Technical Writer Intern

Align Technology, Inc. is a medical device company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of Invisalign®, the world’s leading invisible orthodontic product. Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as a technique to give their patients a beautiful smile. With more than ten million unique aligners made to date, Align is one of the largest manufacturers of mass customized products in the world.

 The Technical Writer Intern will write and edit technical, operational and user documentation and training materials. The Intern will also write, edit, and revise documentation for the product development team and support services. The Intern will retrieve, organize, analyze and synthesize basic subject matter and transform it into easy-to-understand information for specific audiences. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists with the writing and editing of relatively simple software product documentation, which includes installation, operation, and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes.
• May make modifications or enhancements to existing processes or methods under supervision of technical manager.
• Completes writing tasks and assignments under the direct supervision of technical manager.
• Follows standard technical writing practices under the supervision of others.
• Communicates primarily with director supervisor and other professionals in work group or department; contact outside the department is limited.
• Uses software tools appropriately, seeks assistance when needed. Education and Experience:
• BS Technical Writing or related field of study.
• Organizational skills.
• Strives for professional development.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills required.
• Familiarity with information technology, Skillful with word processing, preferably MS Suite. Knowledge of user requirements and use cases a plus.
• Length of internship: 6 mos-1 year.
• Hours per week required: 20+, could be full time in summer.

To get more information on our product and company, you can visit our website at www.aligntech.com.