Test Software Engineer

AbbVie

AbbVie

Software Engineering
Heredia Province, Heredia, Costa Rica
Posted on Dec 24, 2024

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The Software Engineer prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures. Provides day-to-day technical leadership; leverage professional experience to recommend best practices, systems, and architectures.

  • Troubleshoot software anomalies.
  • Work with a team of test/development engineers on medical devices and equipment.
  • Coordinate between various groups to ensure software testing meets all requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate software risks and risk mitigations.
  • Write regression and user-interface test cases.
  • Develop understanding of user workflow to create, document, and execute test plans.
  • The tester must quickly become expert on system functionality and that of various peripheral devices as well as the requirements that drove system design.
  • May be asked to create tests for ad hoc situations such as replicating field-reported problems or load testing under specific conditions.
  • Independently or with minimal guidance to create test environments that mirror a multitude of installed baselines.
  • Implement test processes on projects, write test plans/cases, procedures and scripts, and analyzes test results.
  • Perform functional testing Ensure all systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure the production of quality products.
  • Establish validation standards and develop testing protocols.
  • Prepare validation and performance qualification protocols for new and/or modified processes, systems or equipment for medical devices.
  • Author technical documents (protocols, reports, standard operating procedures) to comply with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in a STEM discipline in any of the following computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or mathematics degree required.
  • At least 3 years of Windows programming with C# and .NET in an embedded device environment.
  • Experience in developing event driven, multi-threaded Windows-based applications using WPF, WCF, .NET and C# strongly preferred. Must have some experience with common protocols such as: I2C, SPI, USB, Serial, WIFI, Bluetooth.
  • Must have experience in structured software and systems development and integration, including experience in software design methodologies, design patterns, component-oriented software architecture to produce high-quality software applications.
  • Proficient with identifying and writing up software defects for software developers.
  • Programming experience with scripting languages (Perl, batch, PowerShell).
  • Experience with Windows and exposure to WinCE based devices.
  • Proficient with the characterization of software anomalies.
  • Prior work experience in one or more of the following subject areas would be helpful: windows driver development, automation of software framework for operations, development of software communication using RS232 to embedded devices, communication to pressure and vacuum gauges etc.
  • Experienced in software verification and validation strategies.
  • Experienced in Implementing test processes on projects, write test plans/cases, procedures, and scripts, and analyzes test results.
  • 2 years as a software and hardware system tester, integrator, or developer.
  • Previous experience with testing in a medical device manufacturing environment subject to FDA compliance is a plus.

SKILLS

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills is a must.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must work well in a team environment, be highly motivated, and willing to learn new skills.
  • Good communications and documentation skills, including experience in writing SOPs, work instructions, training and other relevant documentation.

Additional Information

En AbbVie estamos comprometidos a cultivar una cultura laboral que promueva la inclusión, la diversidad y el crecimiento personal. Reconocemos que nuestro éxito colectivo se basa en el bienestar individual de nuestros colaboradores y es por eso que hemos diseñado un paquete de beneficios pensando en cada aspecto de su vida.

  • Cobertura Mejorada de Salud y Bienestar: Nuestro personal administrativo goza de un seguro médico y dental integral, asegurando tranquilidad para usted y sus seres queridos.
  • Vacaciones Extendidas: Creemos en el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal de nuestro equipo administrativo. Por eso ofrecemos días adicionales de vacaciones, más allá de los requisitos legales.
  • Modelo de Trabajo Híbrido Flexible: Para los puestos elegibles dentro de nuestro personal administrativo, adoptamos un esquema de trabajo híbrido que le permite la comodidad de teletrabajar durante dos días a la semana.
  • Seguro de Vida: Asegure el futuro de su familia con nuestra póliza de seguro de vida.
  • Avance Educativo: Invierta en su futuro con nuestro programa de becas disponible para empleados y sus dependientes.
  • Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP): Acceda a apoyo profesional con nuestro EAP integral, que ofrece asesoramiento psicológico, legal y financiero.
  • Servicios de Salud en la Empresa: Benefíciese de la comodidad de contar con un médico de la empresa y servicios de fisioterapia, demostrando nuestro compromiso con su salud y bienestar.
  • Compromiso Comunitario y Social: Haga la diferencia con un día de voluntariado pagado, que le permite contribuir a la comunidad durante el horario laboral de la empresa.
  • Beneficios Especiales de Permiso: Celebre sus logros de vida con días adicionales de permiso por matrimonio y disfrute de su cumpleaños con un día libre.
  • Plan de Compra de Acciones para Empleados: Participe en el éxito de nuestra compañía comprando acciones a un precio especial exclusivo para empleados.
  • Transporte y Comidas Subsidiadas: Disfrute de la facilidad de transporte y de las comidas con nuestros servicios de transporte y cafetería subsidiados.
  • Asociación Solidarista: Únase a una comunidad enfocada en la ayuda mutua y disfrute de los beneficios que conlleva ser miembro.

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