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Equipment Technician II

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission:  Why we exist

Our business purpose 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.

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 yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition 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 Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart Division.  

Main Purpose of Role

As the Equipment Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing functions associated with all equipment manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up, process troubleshooting and calibration and maintenance tasks. Provides technical support related to equipment and processes utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawing, precision tools, test equipment and manufacturing procedures. Determines and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers conducting experiments, continuous improvement projects and validations.

What You’ll Work On

Responds to assembly line issue calls, by diagnosing equipment problems, process issues and performing the necessary repairs or modifications and documents the corrective actions takenPerforms equipment setup and validations.Documents and reviews equipment qualifications and upgrades made to existing machines, including preventive maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation of repair history in the maintenance databaseInstalls and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and /or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedureEvaluates operating data using statistical tools to conduct on-line adjustments to process, products, material, instruments, or equipment.Develops or revises documents and procedures.Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processesProvides equipment development engineers with feedback on equipment issues and offers suggestions for improving equipment uptime including modifying existing assembly lines or workstations as required to accommodate manufacturing demandsEvaluates process changes to ensure the maintenance of the validated state of the equipment, process and product.Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals.Utilizes increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and Computer software programs to resolve non-routine/moderately complex problemsPerforms this job in a quality system environment, as failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences.Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection and/or maintenance of all are-specific equipment, materials, systems, and /or product.Makes process and equipment adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternativesIdentifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues using standard methodology.Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessaryResponds to assembly line issue calls, by diagnosing equipment problems, process issues and performing the necessary repairs or modifications and documents the corrective actions takenDocuments and reviews equipment qualifications and upgrades made to existing machines, including preventive maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation of repair history in the maintenance databaseInstalls and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and /or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedureEvaluates operating data using statistical tools to conduct on-line adjustments to process, products, material, instruments, or equipment.Develops or revises documents and procedures.Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processesProvides equipment development engineers with feedback on equipment issues and offers suggestions for improving equipment uptime including modifying existing assembly lines or workstations as required to accommodate manufacturing demandsEvaluates process changes to ensure the maintenance of the validated state of the equipment, process and product.Ensures escalation process is followed and complete in a timely manner for scrap/availability issuesApplies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals.Utilizes increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and Computer software programs to resolve non-routine/moderately complex problemsPerforms this job in a quality system environment, as failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences.Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection and/or maintenance of all are-specific equipment, materials, systems, and /or product.Makes process and equipment adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30 pm with potential overtime.

Required Qualifications

H.S. diploma or equivalent plus 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination.Two-year degree or some college credits preferred.Applies solid knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices, and a complete understanding fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines.Will perform this job in a quality system environment.

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The base pay for this position is $18.65 – $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.