Apprentice Software Specialist [LCM]

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Apprentice LCM Software Specialist

Duration: 24 Months (Apprenticeship Program)

Reports to: R&D / Software Life-Cycle Management / Reina Diaz Manager

ORGANIZATION

Location: Bangalore

Country: India

JOB OVERVIEW

• We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Software Specialist to join our Lifecycle Management (LCM) Team as part of a 24-month apprenticeship program.
• This role is intended for recent graduates in Computer Science Biomedical or related disciplines who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in software design control medical device lifecycle management and platform sustainment activities.
• The apprentice will work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to the end-to-end lifecycle of regulated medical devices including software maintenance platform upgrades operating system patching testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare coordinate document post-production software deliverable updates in accordance with established procedures collaborating closely with stakeholders.
• Ensure all revisions are accurately reflected in the designated document repository and the appropriate Design History File (DHF).
• Collaborate with both onshore and offshore Software Verification and Validation (V&V) teams to provide necessary inputs for test cycles and support post-test documentation updates.
• Support audits regulatory and compliance activities by gathering analyzing and delivering requested information. Ensure documentation is updated in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Lake Forest and India software development teams to support development efforts and ensure timely delivery of associated software development artifacts.
• Contribute to software development maintenance and lifecycle management activities for medical device products.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing software quality reliability and maintainability.
• Support automation initiatives and drive productivity improvements wherever applicable.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

During the apprenticeship the candidate will gain exposure to:

• Alcon Surgical Devices
• Medical Device Software Development Lifecycle (IEC 62304)
• Software Design Control and Software Change Management procedures
• Operating system patch creation and computerized system validation processes
• Regulations and Guidelines
• Emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence applications in engineering workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelors degree (B.E / ) in: Computer Science Biomedical Or related disciplines
• Basic understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• STEM Applied Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Personal Effectiveness Competencies:

• Analytical thinking attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
• Good interpersonal and Communication skills to build positive departmental and inter-departmental relationships in a virtual remote and asynchronous environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Visio)
• Superior verbal English communication skill (in a remote environment)
• Awareness of software development lifecycle processes

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