Technician I, Service

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. 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. The Opportunity his position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Technician I, Service is responsible for performing root-cause analysis and upgrades on high quality medical device hardware and systems. This position includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices. What You’ll Work On Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) receiving equipment into the Service Depot. Perform root-cause analysis, repair, upgrades and testing of product and systems that return from the field, documenting all work on Service Reports. Complete all necessary service documentation required for returned product. Assist in maintaining organization within the Service Depot. Maintain inventory levels and provide inventory counts when required. Provide assistance in the authorizing of technical documents related to the repair, upgrade or testing of returned product. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. 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. Education And Experience You’ll Bring High School Diploma/GED Exceptional troubleshooting ability Physical ability to lift 30 pounds overhead Mechanical assembly, able to work with tools Soldering skills Fiber optic splicing a plus PC experience a must Previous experience in a medical device company preferred Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : 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. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $18.70 – $37.40 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott