Software Design Quality Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Westford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Software Design Quality Engineer for its Westford, MA site to drive quality engineering deliverables across the software lifecycle. You will lead risk assessments, CAPA, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an on-site, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes agile testing, automated testing practices, and hands-on medical device software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Computer science, biomedical engineering, software engineering 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
• Strong 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
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead, execute and support on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables from product concept through commercialization.
• Support on-time execution of Quality Plans
• Guide development and documentation of SOPs, specifications and test procedures
• Support product recertifications
• CAPA management with root-cause analyses and corrective actions
• Work within Agile software development lifecycle framework
• Support usability and human factors engineering reviews
• Coach and mentor team members on best practices in design quality and testing
• Review and approve test methods, protocols, and test results
• Support software change management activities and overall change management
• Ensure DHF content completion, integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Support internal & external audits and responses
• Complete Change Requests timely and objectively
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Collaborate across functions to support regulatory requirements

Skills

Quality Engineering

Cybersecurity

Agile SDLC

Jira

Jama

C/C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science / Biomedical Engineering / Software Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TestComplete

Coverity

Job description

## Software Design Quality EngineerApply: United States - Massachusetts - Westford: Full time: Posted Today: 31155564Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Job Title**Software Design Quality Engineer**Working at Abbott**At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream.* Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.* An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution* Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.THE OPPORTUNITYWe currently have an opening for a **Software Design Quality Engineer** for the Vascular division. This role is located at our **Westford, MA** location. This is a fully onsite role.Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES* Lead, execute and support on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables from product concept through commercialization, including but not limited to risk management activities (RMF, FMEA, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment)* Support on-time execution of Quality Plans* Guide development and documentation of standard operating procedures, specifications and test procedures* Support product recertifications* CAPA management – including (but not limited to) performing thorough investigations with detailed root-cause analyses with established methods (Fishbone, 5 Why), implementing corrections, corrective actions, creating and monitoring effectiveness criteria.* Work within Agile software development lifecycle framework* Support usability and human factors engineering reviews* Coach and mentor team members on best practices in design quality, and overall product lifecycle testing/quality engineering to establish product and system reliability. Accent on agile testing and automated testing practices* Participate in reviews for System and Software requirements, Software and Firmware design, and code inspection* Review and approve test methods, protocols and test results provided by another functional group.* Support activities related to software change management and overall change management* Bring forth ideas supporting continuous improvement and implement quality initiatives that measurably enhance medical device software and cybersecurity lifecycle activities* Support all activities, as needed by the business within the software development lifecycle.* Ensure DHF content completion, integrity, and regulatory & standards compliance; collaboratively communicating & resolving gaps* Support internal & external audit and related responses* Support the establishment of objective, measurable and verifiable customer and product requirements* Complete document Change Request reviews in a timely and objective manner* Additional duties may be identified by functional management based on the current project/business objectives.* Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.* Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive, cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.* Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGREQUIRED EXPERIENCE* 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* Strong 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* Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detailPREFERRED EXPERIENCE* 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**Apply Now****Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.**The base pay for this position is**$61,300.00 – $122,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Operations Quality## **DIVISION:**AVD Vascular## **LOCATION:**United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 5 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**No## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf