ABBOTT LABORATORIES Technician II, Dev Quality 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.

Summary: Under general supervision, performs tests according to written protocols; builds equipment and circuits as directed; maintains accurate written and electronic records; develops special tests; troubleshoots and repairs equipment. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Tests and records capacitor performance according to protocols and standards; inspects, describes and documents observations; tests capacitors for mechanical, vacuum, humidity, temperature, vibration and shock response.
• Builds special test equipment; troubleshoots equipment; builds special life test and data recording systems for laboratory; automate portions of laboratory and manufacturing processes.
• Prepares samples by mounting, polishing, cutting and configuring for microscopic, photographic and SEM/EDAX evaluation.
• Keeps laboratory and equipment neat, functional, calibrated and well maintained.
• Maintains a database of information on ongoing testing; prepares data spreadsheets; ensures integrity of data.
• Recommends changes to laboratory procedures to enhance turn-around time or give better readings.
• May set-up utilize special test equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any production difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience in biomedical field is desired.
• Typically a minimum of four or more years related experience in the electrical or electronic repair/design fields.
• Previous experience working in a clean-room manufacturing environment is desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including common inspection and electronic testing methods.
• Demonstrated ability to use frequently used hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes and layouts.
• Must have demonstrated personal computer application s (e.g. spreadsheet and word processing) programming and repair skills. The ability to program in “C”, Visual Basic or Lab View is also required.
• Demonstrated eye-hand coordination and ability to work with small precision devices.
• 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.
• Minimal travel required.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.