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:

Senior Quality Technician

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 works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Senior Quality Technician is responsible for inspection and for ensuring all product specifications are met to comply with regulatory IDEV standards.

What You’ll Work On

Perform routine and First Article mechanical and visual inspections of procured materials, manufactured product, tooling and/or processes per IDEV documentation (drawings, specifications, procedures, workmanship standards and RII’s).
Create and document inspection routines and instruct others in the operation and use of measurement equipment.
Document DHRs, log sheets as required.
Document non-conformances for yield information.
Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Confer with supervisor and engineers on recommendations. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

High school education or equivalent
A minimum of four years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of three years inspection experience in a medical device or related company preferred (CMI, CQT or equivalent certification highly preferred).
Ability to write compound/complex sentences and read simple instructions in English
Ability to perform expanded basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to multitask and able to act independently with minimal supervision in semi-structured assignments.
Computer skills - Ability to perform basic computer operations and utilize intermediate features of software packages such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Manufacturing ERP systems, etc.

Apply Now

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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

$27.65 – $55.35/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

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.

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