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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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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.

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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 St Paul, MN location in the Structural Heart medical device division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

Working under general supervision, provides technical support for manufacture of electronic components for medical devices. Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, setup and program automated/manual process equipment, control production tools, analyze non-conforming product, train production personnel, and perform preventative maintenance activities. Supports initiatives to improve work product and processes. Performs typical assignments and solves problems that may have a variety of solutions. Adapts work method to different situations.

•Provide technical support to production personnel for manual and automated production processes.

•Troubleshoot process and equipment problems. Make appropriate adjustments or repairs.

•Provide instructional training to production personnel on equipment and processes using proper documentation.

•Perform engineering tests and process validations. Compile and organize data to support the generation of engineering test and validation reports.

•Collect and analyze process yield data.

•Inspect and disposition production parts per required documentation.

•Perform preventive maintenance activities.

•Responsible for monitoring assigned processes and providing feedback and/or solutions to process issues.

•Use of voltmeter, oscilloscope, and/or similar equipment.

•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

High School Diploma / GED required

Trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or specialized training which provides a theoretical understanding of electronic or electro-mechanical disciplines or equivalent preferred.

0-2 years of progressively more responsible related work experience required to achieve the level of competency and depth of understanding necessary to perform at this level.

Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate specialized automated/manual manufacturing equipment.

Must be capable of understanding assembly drawings, processing documents, equipment schematics, and other associated documentation.

Demonstrated ability to use common hand tools and troubleshooting devices such as a multi-meter.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, computer and basic math skills.

Must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in all applicable process certifications.

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 maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $20.55 – $41.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.