Associate II, Software Engineering

Summary of Position: Plan and coordinate software documentation changes per procedure, and in partnership with stakeholders. Assure updates are included in the designated document repository and the appropriate DHF. Collaborate with on-shore and off-shore Software Verification and Validation teams to supply inputs for test cycles and documentation updates after testing. Support audit, regulatory, and other compliance activities by querying, analyzing, and providing requested information. Update documentation as required for changes in regulatory requirements. Work closely with the Lake Forest software development team to support software development activities and associated deliverables. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, coordinate, and document post-production software deliverable updates per the master schedule in support of Software Development leads. Submit and monitor approval cycles for required deliverables. Maintain electronic software DHF and TFS repositories for documentation. Assure compliance with software release procedures for post-market changes. Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Development, MIS, BIS, or another related discipline with 2 years of experience; or 5 years of relevant experience. Ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, recommend and implement solutions, and deliver quality results on schedule while managing multiple tasks and internal customers. Some knowledge of ISO 14971 and ISO 13485 (or US 21 CFR 820.30) or systems engineering. Preferred knowledge of IEC 62304. Some knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC). Good interpersonal and communication skills to build positive departmental and inter-departmental relationships in a virtual, remote, and asynchronous environment. Experience with document management systems (preferred: PLM Windchill). Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure DevOps (ADO), or other integrated development environment (IDE) tools. Intermediate Microsoft Word skills, including TOC, tables, and macros Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Personal Effectiveness Competencies Project Excellence – Fundamental Continuous Learning – Intermediate Digital and Technology Savvy – Intermediate Operational Excellence – Intermediate Breakthrough Analysis – Intermediate Organizational Savvy – Intermediate Skills and Knowledge STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Technical Development Methodology for Medical Devices (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485) Systems Engineering or Risk Management for Medical Devices (ISO 14971) Medical Device Software Life Cycle Processes (IEC 62304) Regulations and Guidelines Excellent technical/scientific writing in English in a regulated environment Superior verbal English communication skills in a remote environment Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Experience Cross-Functional Collaboration – Primary New Product Innovation – Secondary Accountability – Primary Influencing Without Authority – Primary Managing Crisis – Secondary Functional Breadth – Secondary Licenses and Certifications (Preferred) Medical Device Risk Management – ISO 14971 Medical Device Design Control – US 21 CFR 820.30 Medical Device Software LCM – IEC 62304 (listed as IEC 62034 in the document, likely a typographical error) Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST Relocation assistance: Yes Employment Scams: Alcon is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names to defraud job seekers. Alcon does not offer any positions without interview and never asks candidates for money. All our current job openings are displayed here on the Careers section of our website, where you can search for open positions and apply directly. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information, and check our website for current job openings. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.