Technical Writer - Intern

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. With a presence in more than 160 countries, we combine innovation, quality, and care to improve lives around the world.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Technical Documentation Intern to join our team in Milan and support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for software products.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in structured technical documentation, working in an international environment and learning best practices from experienced technical writers and technical teams.

What You'll Do:

As a Technical Documentation Intern, you will:

* Support the creation and maintenance of structured technical documentation in English

* Assist in reviewing, formatting, and updating user manuals, installation guides, and technical procedures

* Collaborate with engineers and internal stakeholders to gather technical information

* Support the documentation of system requirements with clarity and accuracy

* Use Microsoft Office and documentation tools to manage and organize content

* Follow documentation standards, quality processes, and internal guidelines

What You'll Bring:

* Student or recent graduate in a technical or scientific field (Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or similar)

* Strong interest in technical documentation and technical communication

* Good writing skills with strong attention to detail

* Good written knowledge of English

* Native or fluent proficiency in Italian (spoken and written)

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word

* Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and work in an organized manner

Additional Information:

* Previous experience as a translator, interpreter, or linguist is not required

* A background in medical writing or biotechnology is not required

* The role is focused on developing skills in technical documentation for hardware/software products

What we Offer:

* Structured on-the-job training and continuous learning

* Mentorship from experienced technical documentation professionals

* Exposure to an international, innovative, and quality-driven environment

* A meaningful internship experience within a global healthcare company

The base pay for this position is N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Field Services

DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:
Italy > Milan : Viale Edison 110, Edison Park Centre

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable