Manufacturing Technician I

Abbott • St. Paul, MN

7d • $19 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician I supports the Operations team at Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) Tech Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The technician works closely with assemblers, troubleshoots equipment, and investigates process-related issues in support of EP product manufacturing. This is a first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (the posting also lists 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).

The role supports manufacturing processes, product and process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives. It includes coaching and instructing production personnel, analyzing test data and product performance, helping improve yield, assisting with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and supporting investigations into potential root causes. The technician is expected to communicate effectively with production and cross-functional teams and comply with company policies, quality and environmental management systems, FDA regulations, and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of manufacturing technician experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with assemblers and other non-technical personnel.
• Ability to teach and coach others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Medical device manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations team as a front-line process technician.
• Support products, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Learn manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices, and help coach assemblers.
• Instruct production personnel in manufacturing and testing 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 with yield improvement activities.
• Assist the maintenance team in ensuring continuous operation of production equipment.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality, or process issues.
• Perform scrap dissection and support investigations into potential root causes.
• Summarize information and communicate effectively with production and cross-functional teams.
• Support company initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), regulatory requirements, FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED