Sr. Calibration and Process Improvement Technician

Job Title Senior Calibration and Process Improvement Technician About Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. The Opportunity Job Title Senior Calibration and Process Improvement 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. We currently have an opening for a Sr. Calibration and Process Improvement Technician for the Vascular division. This role is located at our Westford, MA location. This is a fully onsite role. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Benefits Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream. 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. 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. Main Responsibilities Responsible for performing calibration functions on testing and measuring equipment throughout manufacturing operations while serving as a key technical resource for calibration program improvement, procedure development, vendor management, and operational excellence. This role requires a strong communicator who can evaluate existing processes, recommend improvements, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors, and help expand internal calibration capabilities to reduce reliance on outside service providers. Review, revise, and author calibration procedures, work instructions, and related documentation to improve effectiveness, compliance, and operational efficiency. Serve as a primary point of contact for external calibration vendors, communicating technical requirements, resolving issues, evaluating service performance, and identifying opportunities to improve quality and turnaround times. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to identify process gaps, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable solutions. Evaluate existing calibration practices and recommend process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and overall business performance. Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening internal calibration capabilities, reducing dependency on external vendors, improving equipment uptime, and optimizing calibration processes. Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards. Applies knowledge of technical concepts and practices, and an understanding of product or system fundamentals, from basic to complex towards the resolution of manufacturing and/or research and development tasks. Performs calibration, set‑up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area‑specific equipment, materials, systems and or products. Troubleshoots and solves problems requiring interpretation of procedures and practices. Analyzes calibration and performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Collects, compiles, measures, record, and document accurate calibration and maintenance data in approved system. Provides input to engineering, qualifications and validation studies and reports, writes procedures and may keep lab note book. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule and assigned tasks or projects. Communicates as a team member with other functional groups as well as with internal customers. Maintain calibration records, labels, and documentation to ensure data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.

• Influence/Leadership) Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel.
• Planning/Organization) Plans and organizes non‑routine tasks w/approval.

Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments. (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions. Understands organizational structure and positions of key employees. Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with area and employees involved with specific product lines and services. Education and Experience Minimum Education: High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum Experience / Training: 4 year related experience. Required Qualifications Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. Utilizes/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures. Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area‑specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods. Preferred Qualifications Experience with integrations related to acquisitions or change management, a plus. Experience managing third‑party calibration service providers or external technical vendors. Experience supporting insourcing, cost reduction, operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives. Quality Systems experience within Medical Devices, a plus. Experience with one or more of the following programs: CatsWeb, Propel, SAP, Viewpoint, a plus. Salary and Work Details The base pay for this position is $22.55 – $45.15/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

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WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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) Equal Opportunity and Diversity Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Company Culture Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3205 St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I