Principal Systems Software Engineer, Laboratory Automation R&D

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Principal Systems Software Engineer, Laboratory Automation R&D United States - Texas - Irving 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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countriesJOB 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.Our location in Irving, TX, currently has an opportunity for Principal Systems Software Engineer, Laboratory Automation R&D WHAT YOU'LL DO Leads the solution assessment; definition, configuration, and development of systems; system architecture and other complex designs.Responsibilities:

• Develops use cases, requirements, and specifications for new and existing system design.
• Evaluates and defines product changes with one or more TPMs to resolve customer issues and provide input on new functionality of complex projects that may cross multiple products.
• Leads and participates technical discussions with multiple TPMs. Builds and maintains relationships.
• Evaluates vendors /TPM capabilities. Recommends strategic partnerships with new vendors/TPMs.
• Leads investigations and provides technical oversight to determine root cause for complex issues that may cross multiple products. Arrives at timely conclusions.
• Maintain high customer service by assisting support with customer issue resolution and coordinate inclusion of customer issue resolution with product/project patches and releases
• Performs software installation and configuration; test laboratory workflows; creation and maintenance of business rules; verification of system and instrument interfaces
• Generates input to service personnel
• Provides and gathers inputs from internal and external sources and from members of the project's cross functional team to achieve customer needs.
• Solicits feedback to better understand unmet market needs for product improvements or new products from technology experts and from the commercial organization.
• Evaluates technical risks, identifies engineering design alternatives, develops contingency plans and recommends actions.
• Reviews and provides input into risk management documentation including FMEA and risk analyses.
• Follows functional area policies and procedures. Provides technical input for functional area to policies and procedures.
• Trains and mentors systems analysts in technological advances, tools and processes.
• Ensures plans and resources are focused on site and division priorities.
• Works with cross functional team in collaborative environment.
• Relied on as subject matter expert on evaluating and recommending potential strategic partnershipsAccountability/Scope
  • Receives limited direction. Completes complex assignments and provides work directions
  • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Plans, leads and implements complex assignments for multiple projects.--
  • Ensures project risks are addressed and appropriate technical skills are assigned.
  • Participates in hiring decisions for technical resources, identifies emerging resources requirements and provides inputs to the hiring manager.
  • Establishes and reviews complex plans for multiple projects.--
  • Provides input on workload across projects and ensures appropriate technical skills are assigned to project.
  • Ensures plans, activities and resources are focused on Site and Division priorities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar discipline including Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Healthcare Informatics
    • 7+ or more years progressive work experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree
    • Requires strong analytical and communication skills as well as sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with internal team members, software developers, and customer.--
    • Very good oral and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of HIS/LIS/LIMS and laboratory operations is mandatory
    • Experience with communication protocols (ASTM, HL7, XML)Preferred
      • 10+ years of progressive work experience
      • Education or experience in Medical technology or clinical laboratory science; ASCP; CLS (NCA) is a plus
      • 5+ years programming experience in C/C++, Python, Java
      • Experience in Atlassian suite - JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
        • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
        • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
        • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
        • Paid time off
        • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
        • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:ADD DiagnosticsLOCATION:United States > Irving : LC-8ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Posted 2 Days Ago Full time 30964587 About Us Abbott-- is about the power of health. For more than 125 years,-- Abbott-- has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of-- Abbott-- come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at-- Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer,-- Abbott-- welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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