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Abbott Senior Software Engineer in Witney, United Kingdom
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Senior Software Engineer to join the Abbott Diabetes Care R&D Engineering group based at our state-of-the-art site in Witney.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for software design, development, and implementation of software systems for use in the manufacture of ADC products. You will be working in an R&D environment on the latest innovative processes and technologies. You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, other software developers, and project managers to ensure the successful execution of projects.
The primary focus of your work will involve:
Software design, programming, installation, commissioning, debugging, and testing of software solutions used for process machinery, desktop applications or test prototypes.
Taking fundamental design concepts from initiation through to R&D or production equipment.
Working in conjunction with cross functional teams within R&D and Operations to provide state of the art equipment solutions.
Mentoring junior software developers.
About You:
To be successful, you will be qualified to HNC as a minimum in an Electronic or Software related engineering discipline or equivalent. You will have a track record of Windows application development in C# using the Microsoft Visual Studio Environment. Further languages and environments will improve your application. You will need to be able to demonstrate proven experience in a related role in which you have designed software solutions from the ground up with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is key – it’s an exciting time of growth here at Abbott and you’ll be exposed to a variety of work packages.
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package which includes a defined-contribution pension scheme, a share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme which you can tailor to your own requirements. Of course, things are a little different right now, but in general, we like to help our employees live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga and more!
About our Diabetes Care Division:
World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. We have a Centre of Excellence in Witney for the development and manufacture of biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has been instrumental in the research, development and manufacture of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System as well as exciting developments in the Libre family including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3, and the Libre Sense system. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives.
An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We politely request that agencies do not make contact in relation to this opportunity.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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