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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 is responsible for executing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support for software utilized throughout division.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop and conduct training of company personnel for the divisional software development and validation program.
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering in the completion of system/software requirements and other verification and validation processes.
• Create and execute or direct software validation protocols traceable to system/software requirements.
• Implement solutions for controlling code and administer Code Control and Software Event/Defect Tracking software systems.
• Assist in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis, focused on software related risks.
• Design and implement various product and process improvement methodologies (i.e, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing).
• Apply sound, systematic problem solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating and resolving issues.
• Software scoping and Part 11 audits.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Software) or related discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, IEEE 1012 and ISO 13485.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• 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 leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel, including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level degree in an Engineering discipline (Biomedical, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software) or related discipline
• Advanced Information Technology and data mining skills. Prior medical device experience preferred. ASQ CSQE certification desired

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @Abbott News.

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.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

HF Heart Failure:

LOCATION:

United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % 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.pdf

• EEO is the Law link

• Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf