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Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Santa Clara)

  • Address:Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
  • Date Posted:04/08/13
  • Job Type:Contract
  • Description:
  • Job Details:
    Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer
    Location: Alameda, CA 95054
    Duration: 6+ months (Strong possibility for extension)

    Job Description / Requirement:
    Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
    • Ensure that SWQA computerized systems used in the support of the Quality System are developed, validated and maintained in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements
    • Plan, design, develop and execute tests to ensure the highest possible software quality for ADC products.
    • Coordinate SWQA activities with other engineering disciplines, departments and contractors.
    • Estimate, plan and review own and others’ work products.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Completes SWQA tasks in accordance with current Quality System Requirements.
    • Works independently with objectives given by SWQA Manager.
    • Can plan and coordinate own work according to higher-level project schedules.
    • Apply latest technical developments in Software QA discipline and provide discipline guidance to project teams.
    • As SWQA Lead, may coordinate and/or direct activities of other SWQA engineers working on a project.

    • Review SWQA and peer's documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness and compliance for multiple projects.
    • Including System Specifications/Requirements documents, Validation protocols, Trace Matrices and Validation Summary Reports for the Alameda site.
    • Report unexpected events, issues or software bugs which occur during validation to project team and management.
    • Assist SWQA team members in meeting their goals by providing coaching and mentoring as needed.
    • Maintain schedule and drive to meet SWQA schedule as aligned with project(s) goals.
    • Ensure that appropriate procedures, controls, and disaster recovery plans are incorporated into new computerized systems.
    • Develop and maintain Validation Master Plan(s)
    • Develop and maintain department operating procedures to ensure compliance to relevant FDA QSR, ISO guidelines , including 21 CFR Part 11 and Abbott Corporate requirements as they relate to the development, validation and maintenance of computerized systems used in the Quality System.
    • May participate as Software Auditor for internal or external audits, provide software audit checklist and report on results of audit to Lead Auditor.
    • Develop and execute Discovery and Verification Test Plans and Protocols.
    • Test incremental builds, log bugs in the bug tracking system and report issues to the development team.
    • Minimum Education Required: MS preferred, holds a Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline, with 5 to 8 years experience in Software Quality Assurance.

    Minimum Experience/Training Required:
    • Knowledge of FDA QSR, relevant ISO guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11. In particular, has knowledge of Design Control requirements.
    • Has project experience in software testing practices, methodologies and techniques, particularly in testing medical devices.
    • Experience leading test engineer team is a plus.
    • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of DOORs application is a plus.

    • Accountability / Scope: Ensure that SWQA computerized systems used in the support of the Quality System are developed, validated and maintained in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
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