Manufacturing Engineering Technician I

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.

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, the student debt program and 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 St. Paul, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

Responsible for the production of high quality medical device hardware and systems. Includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices in a controlled manufacturing environment.

What You'll Work On

• Perform mechanical assembly of electromechanical subassemblies and devices.

• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.

• Perform testing of electronic components and assemblies using automated test equipment.

• Learn and perform both preventative and on demand maintenance on a variety of equipment types.

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

• Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order 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.

• Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Technical Diploma (± 12 years)

Technical degree/certificate in electronics preferred.

Experience/Background

0-2 years experience with electronic assembly and test, preferably in medical device industry. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies.

Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish tasks. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work scheduled overtime as required is preferred.

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The base pay for this position is $18.45 – $36.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.