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.

Manufacturing Technician II

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) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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 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

Our Minnetonka location is seeking a high-caliber, motivated, self-driven individual to join our manufacturing engineering team for ablation catheter manufacturing in Abbott’s Electrophysiology business unit.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology and Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

Main Purpose of Role

Individuals in this role will support the operations team as a 2nd shift Manufacturing technician working with assemblers to implement manufacturing best practices, investigate process issues, dissect scrap devices to understand the defects, and determine root causes, and troubleshoot equipment. Additionally, this position will support projects aimed towards designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. This individual will have a unique opportunity to make a mark on the organization while working on state-of-the-art products. This individual will be able to make a significant P&L impact on the organization.  

What You’ll Work On

2nd shift front-line supporting the Operations teamLearn manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices and support the Operations team in coaching and training assemblersPerform scrap dissection and support investigations into potential root causesSupport projects which include new production equipment, process improvements, cost reductions, and new product introductionsInstruct production personnel in the manufacturing and testing of product devicesRecommend and implement processes, tooling, and equipment changes for improving safety, quality, delivery, and costInterpret test data, analyze product performance, develop summaries, and assist in the initiation of yield improvementsAssist maintenance team in ensuring continuous operation of production equipmentAssist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality, or process issuesSummarize information to communicate across shifts and with other functional areas

Individual should:

Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal directionHave excellent organization, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsWork effectively with cross-functional teams    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.

Shift

2nd Shift, Monday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am with potential overtime

Required  Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnelAbility to teach and coach othersStrong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teamsResults-orientedAdept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlinesStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under limited supervisionAbility to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Preferred  Qualifications

0-3 years of manufacturing technician experience preferred, but not requiredMedical device experience preferred but not requiredTrade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent

* 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.