Technical Writer - Therabody

Who We Are:

Our singular mission is to help people feel better naturally. We believe that when people feel better, they’re freer to do what moves them. We’re committed to continuous innovation and surround ourselves with specialists, thought leaders, and experts - inside and outside of the office.

We’re dedicated to leading the tech wellness industry, and that starts with our employees. If you thrive in creative environments, are concerned with big, innovative ideas, love to collaborate, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are driven to succeed, get in touch with us. Together we can push the limits of what can be achieved for everybody.

Who We’re Looking For

Therabody is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Technical Writer to own the creation and maintenance of product documentation, safety documentation, and unit warning content across our full portfolio of consumer wellness devices. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, regulatory, and brand – translating complex technical specifications into clear, compliant, and consumer-friendly documentation.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience writing for medical devices, consumer electronics, and/or wellness technology products. You understand the nuances of regulatory language, safety symbology, and how to make dense technical content approachable for a global consumer audience. You’re comfortable navigating IEC/ISO standards, UL requirements, and FDA guidance while maintaining Therabody ’s premium brand voice.

Key Responsibilities

Product User Manuals

• Create and maintain documentation content including user manuals, quick-start guides, safety inserts, warning labels, packaging copy, and troubleshooting materials.
• Author, revise, and maintain user manuals for all Therabody devices including but not limited to percussive therapy, heating and cooling, pneumatic compression, light therapy, and electrical stimulation devices.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy of all product documentation.
• Collaborate with product management, marketing, and legal to ensure compliance and maintain brand standards.
• Develop clear assembly, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions with supporting illustrations and diagrams.
• Create structured templates to ensure consistency across the full product catalog.

Safety & Compliance Documentation

• Write and maintain unit warnings, caution statements, and safety notices in compliance with applicable regulatory standards (UL, IEC 62368-1, IEC 60601 where applicable, FDA Class I/II guidance).
• Develop risk-communication language aligned with ISO 14971 risk management outputs.
• Ensure all safety symbols, signal words, and hazard statements conform to ISO 7010, ANSI Z535, and regional market requirements.
• Partner with Regulatory Affair