Mechanical Technician II
Sylmar, USA
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title
Mechanical Technician II
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 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
This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
What You’ll Work On
· Performs research and engineering functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of, but not limited to, cardiac lead assemblies and implantable medical devices.
· Performs a variety of duties in the electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas.
· Constructs, operates, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, maintains, and tests equipment, systems, or products.
· Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
Performs tests, analyzes data, and writes reports.
· Reviews and/or develops processing and/or manufacturing instructions.
· Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis.
· Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval.
· Initiates or maintains build/project schedule and establishes priorities of work assignments with management input.
· Solves a wide range of problems requiring some interpretation of defined procedures and practices.
· Selects methods and practices with guidance from supervisor to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions.
· Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with area and employees involved with specific product lines and services.
· Receive general instructions and able to work independently and efficiently without direct guidance, solve challenges, and appropriately relay concerns to management when needed.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
· Understands timelines and ensures deadlines are met with high quality work. Responsible for completing project tasks successfully within time and budget constraints.
· Perform routine and non-routine moderately complex assignments using standard methods and sequences.
· Make adjustments, modifications, and replacements to set processes as directed. Able to find and reach out to other subject matter experts to find solutions as necessary.
· Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.
· Work in a stringent quality system environment. Work experience in the medical industry under FDA regulation preferred.
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.
· Interacts well with diverse groups and maintains strong working relationships with internals in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
· Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
· Exercises discretion regarding work details.
· Coordinates efforts with technical and support staff.
Required Qualifications
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· 3-5 years medical device (or similar field) manufacturing/assembly experience and/or 2+ years of experience in technician trade or equivalent technician experience.
Apply Now
* 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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$17.90 – $35.80/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
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