Technician II, Manufacturing - 1st Shift at Abbott

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Innovative and resourceful, with ability to work with minimal direction
  • Support Company initiatives, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory requirements including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
  • Comply with Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
  • Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
  • Availability for 1st Shift: Mon - Thurs, approximately 5:00AM – 3:30PM

Responsibilities

  • Front line process technician supporting Operations team
  • Support products including new production equipment, process improvements, cost reductions, and new product introductions
  • Apply lean manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices; coach assemblers
  • Instruct production personnel in manufacturing and testing of product devices
  • Recommend and implement process, tooling, and equipment changes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
  • Interpret test data, analyze product performance, develop summaries, and assist in yield improvements
  • Assist maintenance team to ensure continuous operation of production equipment
  • Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality, or process issues
  • Perform scrap dissection and support root cause investigations
  • Summarize information to communicate across shifts and with other functional areas

Skills

Manufacturing
Equipment Troubleshooting
Process Investigation
Assembly Support
Medical Device Production
Process Technician

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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