Engineering Technician - 2nd shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Represents the most common entry point for this career level. Serves as an individual contributor working under direct supervision, applying specialized subject matter to meet operational requirements. Demonstrates the ability to understand specific needs and effectively apply technical skills and knowledge. Responsible for supporting production activities by ensuring minimal equipment downtime and maintaining operational readiness. Exhibits a strong sense of urgency in restoring equipment functionality for production use. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance prior to due dates.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Activities include support in setting-up, calibrating and operating basic machines and equipment, following production schedules and quality standards, monitoring production processes, and troubleshooting simple production problems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and escalates problems when necessary.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment, by cleaning, adjusting, repairing, calibrating and replacing parts.
• Resolves resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence. Identifies and resolve maintenance issues; escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintains a Safety-First mindset in all tasks and decisions to ensure a secure working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience/Background

0-2 years experience with electronic assembly and test, preferably in medical device industry.

Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies.

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$18.45 – $36.85/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

United States > Scottsdale : 8300 E. Pacesetter Way

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf