Quality Assurance Engineer

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Job Purpose/Overview
The QA Engineer is responsible for testing, evaluating, and validating complex veterinary software & hardware medical devices through the product development cycle and the execution of specific product verification and validation test plans, based on Product and Software Requirement Specifications, Product User/Service Manuals and Manufacturing build procedures. Will be responsible for following Sound Quality & Validation Department processes and procedures and perform verification and validation plans, which includes managing and maintaining the Sound Validation Status Tracking System, Qase Test Management Platform and Test Reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with product managers and stake holders to understand and clarify product requirements
• Develop and implement methods to assess and evaluate the quality and reliability of products
• Design and implement methods to assess and evaluate the quality and reliability of product manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Interface with product managers and software developers to drive improvements in code quality via manual and automated testing
• Prepare Test Reports and communicate findings, defects, and product improvements to enhance usability and user experience to product managers and software developers
• Review Product Release Notes, Product & Software Requirement Specification, Product User/Service Manuals, External Supplier-provided Documentation and other necessary documentation for technical accuracy, compliance, completeness to develop and document robust Test Processes, Plans and Reports
• Maintain effective communication with product managers and project software engineers on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements and interface changes.
• Evaluate new products as requested by Product Managers
• Coordinate with Product Managers to document Clinical Trials in Validation Tracking System and Test Reports
• Investigate, evaluate and replicate issues encountered by customers using root cause analysis techniques
• Participate in Sound supplier design, validation, and risk management meetings
• Manage QA Validation Department equipment and assets checked out for testing purposes and return per warehouse/accounting procedures
• Assist the Quality/Regulatory Manager on Material Review (MRB) of product manufacturing findings, supplier defects, customer product RMA's, internal audits and other processes as needed.

We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Testing, Quality Assurance or Technical Diagnostic/Troubleshooting, preferably in a veterinary/medical device design and manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and Hands-on Experience with Digital Radiology, Xray, Laser, POC types of equipment, PACS, software and systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Smartsheet and Test Software & Bug Tracking Tools
• High level of initiative with ability to self-manage
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface and collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Ability to read and write software code desired. (C#, WPF and SQL)

Working Conditions
Complete how the job gets done and the way it operates
The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
The Target Pay Range for this position is $60,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)
• Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts
• Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers
We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers