Metrology Technician

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, 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 Abbott Park, IL location within our Global Engineering Services division. As the Metrology Technician you will service, calibrate and maintain a wide variety of measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and measurement standards. What You Will Do Safely and effectively perform service, calibration, and maintenance on a broadly defined scope of equipment and instruments as a Metrology Technician. Apply moderately complex metrology principles and theory in troubleshooting and assisting others in resolving equipment/instrument and measurement issues in a timely manner. Ensure tasks are performed and documented in compliance with approved procedures, standards, GxP and other quality requirements. Ensure measurement traceability of Abbott products through measurement standards and/or maintaining artifacts whose value can be ascertained through basic physical constants. Completes assigned workload within predetermined schedules, and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Promptly communicate work status deviations, problems and general information including corrective action to the customer, supervision and associates. Maintain safety knowledge, awareness and compliance with all safety, quality and other job-related policies and procedures; actively participate in workplace safety and quality audits, and in other Corporate and departmental programs or initiatives. Maintain personal, professional, and technical expertise through attendance and participation in in-house and external training courses, and other developmental opportunities. Demonstrated skills in working as a team member with other highly specialized, competent, and independent instrument service technicians. Establish and build relationships and good communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel, both internal and external to Abbott. Required Qualifications An associate degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with 2+ years of calibration experience with precision standards and measurement techniques. A comprehensive knowledge of fundamental electrical, electronic, and thermodynamic principles is required. Knowledge of measurement principles, measurement systems, metrology statistics, measurement assurance, and metrology software. Preferred Qualifications An associate degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with 3+ years of calibration experience with precision standards and measurement techniques. A comprehensive knowledge of fundamental electrical, electronic, and thermodynamic principles is preferred. An accomplished Metrology Technician in at least two measurement disciplines. A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar industries. Knowledge of measurement principles, measurement systems, metrology statistics, measurement assurance, and metrology software. The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the posted range. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr