Equipment Technician V at Abbott Laboratories

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

As the Equipment Technician V, you'll have the chance to be responsible for

supporting operations to ensure the production of high-quality medical devices. This positions main responsibility will be to perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with equipment set-up, calibration and maintenance tasks. Works with engineers in conducting experiments as required.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift and the hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with potential overtime.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform mechanical assembly of electromechanical subassemblies and devices. Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• Perform testing of electronic components and assemblies using automated test equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations.
• Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
• Responds to assembly line issue calls, when necessary, and diagnoses equipment problems, process issues and perform the necessary repairs or modifications and documents the corrective actions taken.
• Documents and reviews equipment qualifications and upgrades made to existing machines, including preventive maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation of repair history in the maintenance database
• Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and /or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure
• Provides equipment development engineers with feedback on equipment issues and offers suggestions for improving equipment uptime including modifying existing assembly lines or workstations as required to accommodate manufacturing demands
• Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals.
• Performs this job in a quality system environment, as failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection and/or maintenance of all are-specific equipment, materials, systems, and /or product.
• Makes process and equipment adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives

Required Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or equivalent plus 2+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Applies solid knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices, and a complete understanding fundamental in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year degree or some college credits preferred.
• Previous experience in Clean Room environments.
• Knowledge in Maximo System.
• Previous experience in medical devices manufacturing process and regulations.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 $24.45 – $48.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.