Software Development Engineer

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.Great opportunity to join Abbott Molecular, a diagnostics business that conducts sophisticated analysis of patient DNA and RNA. The software development engineer works in a team-oriented environment. Team is tasked with developing and verifying software for an automated IVD system used for processing homogeneous PCR molecular assays using an iterative agile development process. The team is developing and verifying medical instrumentation software that integrates OEM hardware systems to automate the real-time processing of molecular diagnostic assays. The software manages fluidics, robotics, thermal control, optical data collection, data reduction, database storage, result display and reporting, transmission to a laboratory host computer, etc. Responsibilities: Execute software development life cycle activities, from requirements development through verification. Develop user interface and business rules for a data management and system control application. Complete verification of generated work products. Facilitate support for fault isolation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities during system integration and validation testing.QualificationsMinimum of six years professional experience covering the entire software lifecycle (requirements definition through verification). Requires extensive experience in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with emphasis in object-oriented analysis, design, and implementation using C#. Experience with UML or other formal object oriented design notation. Experience with Windows Forms and .NET UI controls highly desired. Experience with SQL databases a plus. Experience with automated testing tools (Segue SilkTest, WinRunner, Quick Test Professional) a plus. Must have ability to work independently. Must have confident oral and written communication skills as well as time management skills. Flexibility to work in a FDA regulated software environment. Experience with computer-controlled instrumentation is desired (knowledge of medical equipment a plus). Must have current authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to travel. BS Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AATo apply for this position, click here.To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, click here.