Controls Technician - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description

Controls Technician - Night Shift - Casa Grande, AZ

Join a High-Impact Manufacturing Team

Are you a hands-on technician who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and keeping complex systems running at peak performance? We’re looking for a Calibration Technician to play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our plant’s advanced equipment and instrumentation.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Keep Systems Running at Their Best

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment across electrical, automation, and PLC-controlled systems (24V–600V).

• Own Calibration & Precision

Work with advanced instrumentation—oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, laser measurement tools, and more—to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.

• Drive Preventative Maintenance

Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs for electrical and control systems to minimize downtime and maximize performance.

• Lead & Support Critical Projects

Assist with electrical upgrades, monitor contractor work, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

• Be the Go-To Expert

Respond to equipment issues in real time, troubleshoot I/O systems and sensors, and collaborate with production teams to keep operations on track.

• Coach & Develop Others

Provide on-the-job training, mentor team members, and communicate shift activities clearly and effectively.

• Make an Impact Across the Plant

Support packaging, processing, filling, warehouse, and facility systems—no two days are the same.

• Continuously Grow Your Skills

Stay ahead of evolving technology through hands-on training, certifications, and vendor-led programs.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

PAY

• Competitive Pay

• Shift differential available for off-shifts

Shift

Please note: This is a 12-hour Night shift position from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and allows you to have every other weekend off.

• Week 1: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF

• Week 2: Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

• Week 3: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun – OFF

• Week 4 :Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED  

• Understand electricity and electrical theory, possess a working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, PLCs, electrical and pneumatic components and devices, and the ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts.

• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals on a wide variety of equipment requires training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment and procedures.

• Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation neatly and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with calibration, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems
• Strong understanding of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and identify root causes quickly
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related education and experience

• #PLC #motor control #low voltage #ladder logic #24 volt #DFD

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.