Instrumentation + Controls Technician - ANRD

Abbott•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is hiring an Instrumentation + Controls Technician for its Abbott Nutrition Division plant in Columbus, Ohio. The position supports the Nutrition Research & Development facility by calibrating and repairing processing and laboratory equipment, maintaining instrumentation and control systems, and supporting production equipment. The technician follows employee health and safety guidelines, quality system expectations, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The role includes routine and complex calibration and breakdown work, scheduling work orders, reviewing other technicians’ documentation, prioritizing work with little supervision, and reporting progress through work-order updates, email, and weekly reports. The technician also maintains inventory using office and purchasing systems, supports investigations into calibration results outside tolerance, troubleshoots automated processing systems, and contributes to cross-functional projects and continual improvement. Work takes place in an industrial environment and involves servicing equipment, including lifting, climbing, and bending. The technician may schedule outside contractors for specialized repairs and ensure their compliance with safety and GMP requirements. The position is based at Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant; travel is listed as not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience calibrating temperature probes and pressure transmitters or probes, including Emerson equipment.
Experience with PLCs and integration, and with electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices.
Understanding of electricity and electrical theory.
Working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, and electrical and pneumatic components and devices.
Ability to work safely in electrical panels of up to 480 volts.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and follow diagnostic and repair procedures in instrument equipment manuals.
Training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment, and procedures.
Attention to detail and ability to complete required documentation neatly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex calibration tasks according to approved procedures.
Complete breakdown work, instrument repairs, and calibration out-of-tolerance impact investigations.
Support implementation of calibration procedures.
Schedule work orders using current calibration and maintenance systems.
Review completed documentation prepared by other technicians.
Prioritize and execute workload with little supervision.
Update work-order systems and communicate work progress by email and weekly reports.
Use office software and purchase-order systems to maintain inventory.
Perform multi-craft activities supporting production equipment in the R&D facility.
Troubleshoot automated processing systems using industrial software.
Use test equipment to analyze electrical issues.
Read blueprints, site P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder logic.
Make small program changes in PLCs and HMIs.
Participate in cross-functional teams working on complex projects.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend new instruments for continual improvement.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and customers.
Schedule contractors for specialized repairs and ensure they follow safety and GMP requirements.
Comply with safety and GMP procedures.

Benefits

Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production areas.
Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
Medical benefits starting on day one.
120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program, five personal days, and ten paid holidays.
Retiree healthcare program.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.