Test Technician
Abbott
Test Technician
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.
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 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 provides technical support by performing any combination of routine or occasional non-routine duties involving the selection and use of standard procedures and/or equipment in support of medical diagnostic instrument and/or reagent development and production.
***This is a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift Opportunity TBD***
What You’ll Work On
Applies a high level of technical support working in a specialized discipline such as electronics, life science, chemistry, mechanics, software, etc.
Understands and uses knowledge of other disciplines.
Uses computer applications as needed for functional specialty.
Basic skills in computer hardware and /or software applications such as spreadsheet creation.
Accepts non-routine and complex assignments.
Follows established procedures.
Uses judgment and makes choices on how to proceed.
Uses information from within and/or outside the organization when necessary.
Reads, interprets and may instruct others in the use of all manuals, test procedures and documentation associated with specialized equipment.
Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematics and complex test procedures.
Drafts basic procedures and technical documents.
Working knowledge and use of complex tools and equipment specific to functional areas.
May use statistical, mathematical and other quantitative and qualitative methods and measurements.
Conducts failure analysis to component level.
Conducts complex testing, analysis, and troubleshooting.
May conduct basic experimental design in functional areas.
May analyze new products or new applications of existing products.
Recommends changes for process improvement.
Complies to all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
2–5+ years of relevant technical experience.
Experience in electronic manufacturing, laboratory, or office environments.
Ability to work in conditions requiring frequent hand/eye coordination and occasional lifting or equipment operation.
Comfortable working in environments that may include biohazard exposure.
Ability to work in an FDA regulated field that requires documentation practices associated with work quality and completion
Preferred Qualifications
Technical certificate or Associate’s degree preferred.
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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 $18.25 – $36.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.