Technician Sr, Manufacturing Engineering

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.

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician

• 2nd shift

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

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician to provide frontline manufacturing support to production operators, engineering, and quality departments in a team environment on 2nd Shift at our Plymouth, MN or Minnetonka, MN site, supporting our Electrophysiology Medical Device division. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Hours

• Monday through Thursday 4 PM to 2:30 AM (2nd Shift)

What You'll Work On:

• Performs troubleshooting of equipment, as well as process and product non-conformances

• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts

• Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations

• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics.

• Maintain accurate records to ensure DHR and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions.

• Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages.

• Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.

• Improve equipment designs to improve line runtime and yields

• Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment and documentation in InforEAM CMMS

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree
• 5+ years experience in comparable role, preferably in medical device industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting equipment, fixture development, assembly and performing machine and process set-ups.

• Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred

• Proficient computer, data analysis and report writing skills

• 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 $23.25 - $46.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.