V&V Software Engineer I - Indianola, PA

 

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V&V Software Engineer I - Indianola, PA 

 

V&V Software Engineer I – Indianola, PA

PURPOSE

This position will be responsible to perform software verification and validation of medical devices to deliver a high-quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations and meets FDA design controls.

YOUR KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verification and Validation of software for complex system interactions in medical devices, including:
  • Application software;
  • Embedded software;
  • Platform software;
  • Operating system software;
• Development and execution of automated and manual software verification protocols encompass: 
  • Design and development of test scenarios;
  • Authoring and review of test cases and protocols;
  • Performing execution of test cases;
  • Writing reports;
• Responsible for verification of the software platform of the medical device, including:
  • User interface and interactions ;
  • Performance and reliability;
  • Safety and interoperability;
• Review and analysis of product and software requirements;
• Defect characterization and reporting. Assist in triaging;
• Compliance with standard operating procedures for medical device development, including compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304;
• Critical analysis of technical situations; identifies problems, and work with the cross-functional team in resolving the problems;
• Collaborating within cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to convey problems, opportunities, solutions, and results in medical device R&D activities;.
• Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to establish Center of Excellence (CoE) in Software Assurance function;

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle processes, including Waterfall and Agile methodology;
• Experience with automation framework and automated testing with QT-Squish, Python, Tosca, experience with code reviews  
• Experience designing and developing tests for medical device software in a regulated environment while adhering to FDA Design Controls and software process guidelines for medical devices including ISO 13485 and IEC 62304;
• Technical writing ability – clear and concise writing easily understood by multiple audiences (testers, auditors, peers, etc.);
• This position requires the candidate to work from office in Indianola, PA

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Computer, Electronics, or Biomedical;
• Experience designing and developing medical device software in a regulated environment while adhering to FDA Design Controls and software process guidelines for medical devices including ISO 13485 and IEC 62304;
• Experience with automation framework and automated testing with QT-Squish, Python, Tosca, experience with code reviews;
• Working knowledge on OS such as Windows, Linux flavors;
• Working knowledge of tools such as Rational Quality Manager, Jenkins, JIRA, Git and DOORS Next Gen.;
• Demonstrated ability working in a matrix/hybrid organization structure;
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick knowledge and experience-guided decisions;
• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Excellent people skills, ability to partner well, good team camaraderie;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools especially Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and other management tools.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
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