Senior Engineer, Design Quality, Software

Working Location: Minnesota, Brooklyn Park Workplace Flexibility: HybridFor more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​​Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. ​Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. Learn more about Life at Olympus: .Job DescriptionThe Senior Design Quality Engineer provides professional expertise for Software quality and best practices in SW development across the global organization and assists development teams in applying regulatory rigor to Agile SW development practices, including SW release and manufacturing. This individual will lead Software Quality’s participation in specifying and monitoring SW manufacturing and post-market operations. The Senior Design Quality Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for the application of medical device SW regulatory standards to the Olympus SDLC, including ISO 13485, 21CFR820, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, ISO 14971, ISO 81001-2, and AAMI TIR34971/CR34971. This individual will be responsible for review and approval of documentation deliverables from assigned projects as required by the SDLC, and will support Regulatory Affairs’ efforts in creating submission materials for various regulatory domains including FDA, PMDA, and EU-MDR.Job DutiesAdvise SW development and operations teams on Software processes and practices including SW release, manufacturing, and post-market operations.Working with global cross functional teams, explore and implement harmonization of SW manufacturing and operations processes across different Olympus legal entitiesAdvise Olympus as a Subject Matter expert on regulations around SW manufacturing and cloud operations.Advise Olympus as a Subject Matter expert on regulations around SW post market monitoring for Medical and Health Software products.Collaborate on the update of SDLC and operations processes and activities for the manufacture, distribution, and operations monitoring of SW.Collaborate on the update of SDLC and operations processes and activities for the inclusion of product security in SW operations environments.Represent Olympus’s SW manufacturing and post-market operations QMS during inspections and audits.Perform capability audits of software projects.Establish and monitor performance metrics for SW manufacturing and post-market activities.Support the establishment of a dashboard for post market operations for SW products.Communicates significant issues to senior management, including appropriate containment and correction activities, as applicable.Job QualificationsRequired:Undergraduate (BS) Degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or other related degree field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of software development, software testing, or systems engineering, or 6 years for advanced degree.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medical device setting.Experience in the application of relevant standards to medical device software manufacturing, release, and post-market operations.Experience in working across national and cultural boundaries.Demonstrated capability to lead and train a large and diverse, multinational community with multiple stakeholders, working in a collaborative, coaching, mentoring and/or influencing capacity.Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively on cross-functional project teams, Interacting with a diversity of disciplines such as R&D, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, etc.Independent organizational and time management skills is required.Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.Will work with global teams; availability will include working across the associated time zones; some flexibility in work hours will be expected. Travel up to 15% of the time. Candidate will be able to work from home on a regular basis.Preferred:An Advanced degree such as an MS or PhD is preferred.Experience in interacting with Regulatory Authorities is preferred.Japanese communication skill are an optional, added plus factor.Why join Olympus?We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture. Equitable Offerings you can count on:Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company matchComprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree live and on-demand Wellbeing ProgramsGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*12 Paid HolidaysOn-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**Connected Culture you can embrace:Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindsetOffers onsite, hybrid and field work environmentsPaid volunteering and charitable donation/match programsEmployee Resource GroupsDedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs Paid Educational Assistance*US Only**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MAAre you ready to be a part of our team?Learn more about our benefits and incentives: .The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $95,904.00 - $129,470.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .You Belong at OlympusWe are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply. Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus View phone number on click.appcast.io).Let’s realize your potential, together.It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)