Senior Engineering Technician

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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. 
• 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 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 is based in our Alameda, CA location within the ADC Division. Our mission is to empower people with diabetes to manage their health through innovative products that deliver precise data for better decision-making. We're transforming glucose monitoring with our cutting-edge sensing technology

Provides technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment.

Works independently, applies standards yet adapts precedent and may make departures from established processes to resolve problems.

Responsible for the reliable operation of the production machinery and equipment.

What You’ll Work On 

•Activities include conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with engineers.

•Performs the most complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems.

•Specialized ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

•Good understanding on day-to-day operation of machines

•Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output.

•Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and to work independently or as a team member.

•Monitor production processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods.

•Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.

•Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.  May develop or revise documents and procedures.

•Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues. 

Required Qualifications 

• Technical Diploma In an Engineering / Technical Discipline
• Or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience: Engineering/Scientific.

Apply Now 

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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