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: 

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