Instrument Technician

SEDAA•South Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician performs troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices. The role includes cleaning, decontaminating, disassembling, and assembling devices; diagnosing problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data; and analyzing calibration and service data to verify device functionality. The technician may independently approve repairs up to $2,000 and is expected to make cost-effective maintenance decisions. The position also involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and optical systems and components while following ESD and safety procedures; routine cleaning and surveillance testing of laboratory spaces and instruments under SOPs; inspecting equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components before use; and maintaining accurate test records, work orders, training, and inventory information. The technician supports teammates and communicates repair needs and solutions to engineers. This is an onsite role in South Portland, Maine. The posting specifies local candidates only and does not accept C2C candidates.

Requirements

Two-year degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least 2 years of diverse experience in a high-volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA regulations.
Experience working in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and optical diagrams and technical specifications.
Hands-on electromechanical repair, rebuild, or field-service experience.
Experience with instrumentation in the medical field.
Skill using computer applications, including spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software.
Knowledge of applicable safety and quality standards and practices in the manufacture of Abbott products.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to engineers.

Responsibilities

Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly.
Diagnose problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data independently or with job aids.
Approve repairs independently up to a value of $2,000 and make cost-effective maintenance decisions.
Analyze calibration and service data to verify medical-device functionality.
Provide support to other technicians and teammates.
Complete test records and work orders accurately and on time according to procedures.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and optical systems and sub-components while following ESD and safety procedures.
Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of laboratory spaces and instruments according to SOPs.
Inspect equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification or calibration status before use.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
Complete assigned training curriculum before due dates.
Set up and operate equipment needed for assigned tasks.
Maintain accurate records and support management of spare-parts inventory and materials.
Provide team members with information needed to procure replacement parts or special materials for equipment repairs.