Technical Writer – Intern

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:

• 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‑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