Senior Software Integration Test Engineer

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:
ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:
The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.
Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations - with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.
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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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:
Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for a Senior Software Integration Test Engineer. This position can be based in our Lake County, IL or Irving, TX office. The primary function of this position is to perform Software Integration Testing for an automated IVD system used for blood and plasma screening.
What you'll work on:

• Integration testing throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Heavily interacts with the development teams to ensure the right tests are being executed properly.
• Collaborate with other Software Integration Test Engineers to develop Integration Test plans and test scenarios and perform the testing on the target instrument in the lab.
• Complete Software Integration activities for the development of user stories within an Agile SDLC process.
• Perform exploratory testing and system-level end-to-end integration incorporating customer day-to-day scenarios.
• Investigate and report unexpected events, issues, or software bugs. Verify fixes.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior members of the team
• Travel requirement: minimal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of Integration Test methodologies
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing Software Integration Testing of complex electromechanical systems
• Experience working in the medical industry and an FDA-regulated environment is a plus
• Hands-on experience with complex diagnostic medical equipment; experience with Abbott IVD systems is a strong plus
• Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$71,300.00 - $142,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
TM Transfusion Medicine
LOCATION:
United States > Irving : LC-02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Abbott Park : AP20
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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