Software Verification Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott's Software Verification Engineer II position is based in the Tech Center in St. Paul, MN. You will provide testing for electrophysiology software, performing requirements analysis, test design, data creation, and defect resolution. You’ll also contribute to test automation, scripts, and test systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or CS and 2+ years of software test experience, with proficiency in Windows, Linux, and documentation. FDA/regulatory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 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.
• Excellent documentation skills in delivering information that adds value to management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and execute test cases according to Abbott practices, FDA regulatory, and ISO standard procedures.
• Perform 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.
• Support test automation framework, automation tools, emulators, and test scripts.
• Record and close defects found during V&V activities.
• Develop and maintain testing artefacts and documents.
• Contribute to development of solutions that improve testing processes.

Skills

Software testing

Python scripting

Test design

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Windows

Linux

Test automation tools

Job description

Location United States - Minnesota - St. Paul Category Research & Development

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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 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 formalVerification 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow 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.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Location United States - Illinois - Lake Forest Category Research & Development

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

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

Location United States - Minnesota - St. Paul Category Research & Development

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

Job Id 31163485 LocationUnited States - Minnesota - St. Paul Medical surveillance No Division EP Electrophysiology Travel No Additional Location 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); Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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