Software Verification Engineer

Abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Software Verification Engineer II to join the Electrophysiology (EP) team in the Tech Center, St. Paul, MN.

The role involves testing Abbott's EP software, including requirements analysis, test design, data creation, execution, and defect resolution on capital equipment systems. Responsibilities cover test automation, Linux/Python scripting, and collaborating with R&D and QA to improve testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer, Electrical, or Software.
• 2+ years of professional software test engineering experience.
• Experience with software development lifecycle management tools.
• Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills, including project leadership.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong technical skills including spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint and related applications.
• Excellent documentation skills supporting management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and execute test cases per Abbott practices, FDA regulatory, and ISO standards.
• Perform requirements gathering, hazard analysis, and design reviews for new features.
• Design new test suites for features and functionality.
• Provide verification and validation perspectives to R&D's ongoing product development.
• Support test automation framework, tools, emulators, and test scripts.
• Create/update Linux and Python scripts for testing.
• Record and close defects found during V&V activities.
• Develop and maintain testing artifacts and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements in test development and workflows.

Skills

Software test engineering

Linux

Windows

Test automation

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Lifecycle management tools

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 you dream of.
• 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position will work out of our Tech Center in St. Paul, MN.

The Software Verification Engineer II

This position will provide testing to Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) software verification team. This motivated and resourceful individual will have input into the day-to-day impact of defects, workflow and software application associated with electrophysiology capital equipment systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, test design, test data creation, test execution, defect issue resolution, Linux & Python script creation, debugging code and configuration test systems.

What You'll Work On

• Work independently and as a team member to plan, write, and execute test cases according to Abbott practices, FDA regulatory, and ISO standard procedures.
• Performs requirements gathering, 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.
• Support implementation, enhancements, and modifications to test automation framework, automation tools, emulators, test scripts, and code.
• Identify parameters, structure, and critical test components.
• Write, update, or execute test design cases, as well as procedures, and report results.
• Perform dry runs and formal Verification activities as required.
• Setup and configure Test Equipment.
• Create and update Linux and Python scripts and execute them.
• Record and close defects found during V&V activities.
• Develop and maintain testing artefacts and other documents.
• Contribute to development of solutions that have significant improvements of processes and test development.
• Develop continuing proficiency in the field of software test engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Software), Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional software test engineering experience.
• Experience with software development lifecycle management tools.
• 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 the management's decision-making process.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ months of FDA regulated industry experience.
• 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.
• Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills.
• Energized attitude, proactive thinker and self-starter.

The Base Pay

$61,300.00 - $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Product Development

Division

EP Electrophysiology

Location

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Cen

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Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.