Abbott

Healthcare

SoftwareDesignQualityEngineer

$61–123k Westford, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Software Design Quality Engineer at Abbott. Skills: Software Design Quality, Cybersecurity Design Quality, Risk Management, Agile SDLC. Lead, execute, and support Quality Engineering deliverables. Support on-time execution of Quality Plans”

What You'll Achieve.

On-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables; Measurably enhance medical device software and cybersecurity lifecycle activities

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Detailed root-cause analyses; Prioritize and meet deadlines

Eligibility Requirements

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time, Continuous sitting for prolonged periods, Continuous standing for prolonged periods

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor level degree in Computer science, biomedical engineering, software engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience., Minimum of 2-5+ years of combined experience in software design quality, cybersecurity design quality, Experience ensuring automation frameworks and scripts meet design control requirements, Experience with software configuration, and issue tracking tools and requirements tools such as Jira and Jama, Experience as team-member/lead in Agile SDLC projects/programs, Deep knowledge of various types of SDLC’s (V-Model, Iterative, Agile/Scrum, etc.), Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-site business unit model, Working knowledge of GMP, 21 CFR part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485, Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment., Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, Ability to work in a lab, and hands-on experience with medical device development, Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects, verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner, organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Nice to Have

Master’s level degree preferred, ASQ CSQE and ISTQB certifications desired, Experience working with test management tools such TestComplete, desired, Experience in code review/static analysis tool(s) to aide code review such as Coverity, desired, Programming experience in C/C#/Visual Studio/Java, Scripting Language such as Python, Ruby, Perl, desired, Clinical/Hospital experience desired, Experience in software testing and verification/validation, including lead experience, desired

What You'll Do.

and support Quality Engineering deliverables

Support on-time execution of Quality Plans

Guide development and documentation of procedures

Support product recertifications

Perform CAPA management and investigations

Work within Agile software development lifecycle framework

Support usability and human factors engineering reviews

Coach and mentor team members on best practices

Participate in reviews for System and Software requirements

Review and approve test methods

protocols and results

Support activities related to software change management

Implement quality initiatives

Support all activities within the software development lifecycle

Ensure DHF content completion

and regulatory & standards

Support internal & external audit and related responses

Support the establishment of customer and product requirements

Complete document Change Request reviews

Support Company initiatives for Quality Management Systems

Comply with FDA regulations and other regulatory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work within a team; Collaborate with product team; Engage others to accomplish projects; Communicate at multiple levels in the organization; Maintain positive, cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Communication Scope

Verbal and written communications; Effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

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