Sr. Automation Technician

Job Description

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Under limited supervision, provides technical support for the manufacturing of electronic components used in medical devices. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, programming and setting up automated and manual equipment, maintaining production tools, and analyzing non-conforming products. This role also involves training production staff, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

The position requires the ability to perform standard assignments, troubleshoot issues with multiple potential solutions, and adapt work methods to meet varying production needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

The base pay for this position is $24.50 – $49.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.