• Job Description

  Req#: 31083363
  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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  Working at Abbott
  At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
  The Opportunity
  We are seeking a Software Test Engineer II to join our Clinical Solutions team on-site in Sylmar, CA for Abbott Medical Devices. This new team member will represent test engineering throughout the Software Development Lifecycle as well as heavily interacts with the development and quality teams to ensure the right tests are being written and executed. Additionally, will perform all the SQA functions (test case creation and execution, exploratory testing, test plan and test report creation).
  What You’ll Work On
  • Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within an Agile SDLC process
  • Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements) and execute test cases.
  • Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs. Verify fixes
  • Perform exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, develop test datasets, create and execute automation scripts (to ensure application software releases are of high quality)
  • Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality)
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum 2 years work experience
  • Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies
  • Moderate level of understanding of test-driven methodologies
  • Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
  • Moderate level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD)
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Devops
  • Experience with Selenium and JMeter
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  Apply Now
  * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
  Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
  Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
  The base pay for this position is
  $65,900.00 – $131,900.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Product Development
  DIVISION:
  MD Medical Devices
  LOCATION:
  United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  No
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  No
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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