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Job Summary
Subject matter expert engineer that applies their technical knowledge to lead the design, building, operating and maintaining of systems, applications and services used in support of R&D activities to deliver software used in medical devices and engineering projects related to medical technology. Works under no direct supervision and applies advanced engineering practices to resolve problems of high complexity. Mentors and guides experienced engineers and leads team projects.Salary Range: $160,000 - $170,000
• Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 15% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.
Hybrid Role: Onsite in North Andover, MA 3 days per week
Responsibilities
The Engineering Specialist independently plans, executes, and manages project/programs within a discipline of expertise that incorporates novel methodologies and techniques to improve software product delivery and best practices.Â
Generates innovative solutions to complex problems by applying multiple disciplines and technical principles, ensuring alignment with product requirements and medical product design controls. Advises senior management regarding appropriate action.
Analyzes, plans, designs, executes, and documents most complex software solutions and/or processes within established medical product design controls.
Designs and develops solutions adhering to product requirements, definitions and/or program goals. Â Able to solve complex problems, perform root cause and failure analysis. Â Â
Complete latitude for independent judgment to resolve issues and contribute to the team’s development.Â
Displays advanced understanding of theories/practices utilized by own discipline and other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise to identify coverage of risks, requirements, architectural components, functions, and performance.
Works with senior leadership to improve software engineering process efficiency.
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise to effectively operate and facilitate cross-functional teams.
Leads team in resolving software delivery defects, improving root cause and analysis techniques.
Manages and oversees R&D infrastructure and applications to support software development including Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, source control management, code review processes, specification management, defect tracking.
Manages and administers virtual environments in support of development, test and validation efforts.
Develops software tools, scripts and automation used in the development, verification/validation or delivery of medical device products.
Validates tools used in the development of medical device products
Leads or contributes to project timing, tracking progress to program schedule.
Acts as an advisor and mentor to subordinates, advising on routine and complex issues, may advise leaders to meet schedules. May supervise or direct subordinates on assigned projects.
Authors and reviews devops related specifications, software architecture, and design documents compliant with design control process. May publish in journals and/or hold some patents.
Develops and maintains technical records and detailed documentation for internal and external stakeholders, following standard practices and good documentation procedures.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.
RequirementsÂ
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Â Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Â
•   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science is required.
•   10+ years of experience in engineering team, troubleshooting, and solving problems.Â
•   Experience in the software development life-cycle methodology and software product implementation.
•   Experience with medical device software development processes and FDA regulations preferred.
•   Extensive experience in designing and implementing performant CI/CD and related devops solutions using a variety of technologies.
•   Extensive experience with a range of devops practices including: Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Testing (CT), Continuous Deployment/Delivery (CD), Continuous Security (DevSecOps), Continuous Monitoring & Observability, Elastic Infrastructure, Collaborative Culture.
•   Strong direct experience with and administration of DevOps tools such as: GitHub, Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Bitbucket, Jama, Jira, Confluence.
•   Working knowledge of technologies including: C#, .Net Framework / .Net Core, Web Services, Windows Services, SQL Server, C++, and IOT embedded systems development is preferred.Â
•   Demonstrated experience in working across organizational boundaries to provide product implementation support to assure product launch success.
•   Experience deploying and maintaining microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud-based services is desired. Â
•   Advanced experience working in virtual and cloud environments is required.
•   Strong experience with Linux and Windows systems deployment and administration.
•   Demonstrated ability to update source control management and configuration procedures. Experience with Git required.
•   Ability to diagnose and solve problems involving multiple technologies (i.e., mechanical, electrical, software)
•   Ability to lead in an agile environment, lead teams to achieve project objectives.Â
Additional Information
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.
Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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