ABBOTT LABORATORIES Manufacturing Technician Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Manufacturing Technician to join our team in the St. Paul, MN location. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage development team that provides solutions to patients suffering from mitral valve disease. The position is on a fast-paced, early product development team within Abbott’s Ventures Organization. The individual who fills this role will play a pivotal part in the production of high-quality medical device hardware and systems, setting up and tearing downs molding and coating equipment, and assisting with special work order processing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Special Work Order processing as needed
• Perform testing set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of delivery system equipment.
• Assist the Manufacturing Supervisor with line activities as needed.
• 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 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.
• Perform electrical safety testing of medical device hardware and systems
• Perform testing of electronic components and assemblies using manual test equipment, i.e ossciliscope, function generator, etc
• Maintains cross training in multiple areas/processes
• Performs troubleshooting of process and product non-conformances
• Performs troubleshooting, servicing and refurbishment of medical device hardware and systems
• Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment and documentation in InforEAM CMMS
• Identify, analyze, and implement manufacturing improvements (e.g., processes, yields, and productivity)
• Support engineering and process validation activities for continuing production and for new product introductions

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a medical device, chemical, petroleum, chemical compounding, or related industry, including working on and documenting process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts
• Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Medical device experience
• Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments