17 hours ago
Remote, RomaniaSenior
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks for embedded systems and cloud-connected medical-device solutions.
- Coordinate verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, defect management, traceability, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Develop and maintain modular test suites across software, GUI, and hardware layers.
- Define automation strategies, select tools, establish coding and version-control standards, and promote reusable test assets.
- Contribute to product concepts, feasibility studies, and design-for-test strategies from early development through market release.
- Mentor technical contributors and lead or coordinate embedded engineering and testing teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, offshore teams, external partners, vendors, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement, evaluate emerging testing technologies, and support regulatory compliance.
- Plan project assignments and milestones, prioritize work, and provide technical leadership to business units.
- Research technologies, maintain research and development documentation, and write technical articles and patent submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 9 years of experience architecting, designing, developing, debugging, reviewing, and testing embedded software.
- At least 2 years leading teams of embedded engineers.
- At least 6 years of experience in medical-device engineering, verification and validation, or related fields.
- At least 5 years leading test-automation efforts for regulated medical devices; FDA Class II/III experience is highly desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a relevant technical field and strong understanding of business-unit functions and cross-group dependencies.
- Expertise in complex technical problem solving, technical alternatives, and their potential business impact.
- Associate Certified Coach certification from ICF is preferred.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, lead projects, mentor staff, and work in a quality-system environment.
Benefits
- Remote position located in Romania with a standard work shift.
- The role is part of Abbott's Product Development job family within the Infectious Disease division.
About Abbott
Abbott is a NYSE‑listed healthcare company that develops diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition products, and branded generic medicines for clinicians and consumers. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, it sells products in more than 160 countries, including the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system. Revenue comes primarily from product sales to hospitals, clinics, and retail channels.