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Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:
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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Software Quality Engineer, located in Santa Clara, CA.
Our team advances the MONARCH™ surgical robotics platform by providing quality engineering support and leadership for design of new products and design changes for commercial products. We collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to improve patient outcomes and advance medical professionals’ skills.
The Senior Software Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product quality and reliability ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge technology for medical devices is safe, effective, and compliant with regulations, standards, and industry practices. Working closely with multi-functional teams this individual will act as an authority for both product and non-product software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The individual reviews and assesses software activities (e.g. user needs, software development plans, software requirements, software architecture and design, product security, software verification and validation) to ensure that they comply with applicable procedures standards and regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to supporting other areas of the Quality Management System such as CAPA, Complaints, software problem resolution and both Internal and External Audits.
Key Responsibilities:
Review all project / program software deliverables (e.g. plans, requirements, specifications, test protocols, test cases, test results, traceability, risk management documents, reports).
Provides direction and leadership for verification and validation of non-product software, products software, software tools and components.
Provide expertise in establishing good software requirements, specifications, detailed design, verification and validation protocols and planning documentation. Collaborate with project / program teams to ensure software deliverable comply with RADS procedures, global ISO standards (ISO 13485, ISO14971, IEC62304), regulations (e.g. 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 11, European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and applicable guidance.
Provide Quality representation during software problem resolution.
Participate in technical design reviews and project phase reviews.
Utilize knowledge of risk management to ensure a risk-based approach for QMS processes.
Identifies and implements any changes necessary to ensure and maintain the continued suitability and effectiveness of the quality management system using: quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, etc.
Support internal audits and external audits by regulatory agencies, as required.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science or any related engineering field.
6 years’ experience with quality assurance with a focus on software testing, design control of software development, software verification and validation.
3 years’ experience in a quality role within the medical device, aerospace/defense or similarly regulated industry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present issues, plans and objectives.
Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
Working knowledge of IEC 62304, FDA’s General Principles of Software validation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, IEC 60601-1 and MDR.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving and risk analysis activities.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly evolving priorities
Preferred:
Masters or Advanced Degree
ASQ certification as a Software Quality Engineer
Other:
Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and international is required
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$125,000.00 - $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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