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.
Automation Build 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.
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 Plymouth, MN site in the Structural Heart division.
Abbott's Structural Heart business mission is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
As the Machine Design Technician II, you will be responsible for the construction and repair of manufacturing fixtures and automated equipment. This work includes mechanical, electrical and pneumatic component assembly. This role will work with engineers, machinists, leads and the customer in order to complete the build process.
What You’ll Work On
Layout and wire electrical control panels
Construct mechanical assemblies
Assemble pneumatic circuits
Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment
Collaborate with engineers to solve assembly issues
Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments, to ensure that specifications are met
Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools
Stay on task in order to meet project schedule
Qualifications
Ability to understand electrical and instrumentation equipment
Skills to operate Drill Press, Band Saw and other machining equipment
Ability to terminate and troubleshoot instrumentation devices
Troubleshoot and repair control panel wiring and associated devices
Understand how to read electrical schematics.
Be able to work on electrical systems ranging from 5vdc to 480 VAC
Understanding of pneumatic components
Ability to read pneumatic schematics
Experience working with hand and power tools
Understand and troubleshoot mechanical components and assemblies
Capability to build mechanical assemblies using mechanical drawings
Willingness to work overtime to meet build schedules
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
* 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.
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 $23.25 – $46.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.