Principal Software Verification Engineer

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countriesLeading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott's Electrophysiology and Heart Failure (EPHF) division, we're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. Principal Software Verification Engineer - St Paul (Little Canada Tech Center)The Principal Software Verification Engineer will bring testing expertise to the verification and validation of Abbott Electrophysiology capital equipment systems. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing and executing our test strategy and tests for a processing intensive, highly interactive complex medical system. You will have day-to-day impact on workflow and software application associated with electrophysiology capital equipment systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, test design, test execution, defect issue resolutionPrimary Responsibilities:* As a senior team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, reviewing software functional requirements, test development, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes.* Work independently and as a team member to plan, write, and execute test cases according to Abbott practices, FDA regulatory, and ISO standard procedures.* Participate in the requirements, hazard analysis, and design reviews for new features.* Design new test suites for new features and functionality.* Provide verification and validation perspective to R&D's ongoing product development: requirements, product and test designs, defect reviews, user workflows, and field complaint investigations.* Maintain expert status and continuing proficiency in the field of software test engineering.* Perform dry runs and formal--Verification--activities as required.* Setup and configure Test Equipment.* Record and close defects found during V&V activities.* Write technical reports and lead technical reviews with cross functional stakeholders.* Act as a technical lead, mentoring other verification engineers on good verification principles.Required Qualifications:* Bachler's Degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Software), Computer Science, or related discipline.* 8+ years of professional software test engineering experience preferably in a regulated industry.* Experience with software development lifecycle management tools.Preferred Qualifications:* Master's Degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Computer Systems, or Software), Computer Science, or related discipline.* FDA regulated industry experience.* Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills including project leadership.* Experience with Windows and LINUX operating systems.* Strong technical skill set, including spreadsheet, word processing, PowerPoint and specialized applications.* Excellent documentation skills in delivering information that adds value to management's decision-making process.* Experienced in quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.* Polished communicator - written documentation and oral presentations/ discussions/ meetings.* Excellent reputation for building relationships across various levels of an organization.* Energized attitude.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: * Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance * Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans * Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs* Paid time off* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match * The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:? www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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