Engineering Technician 1

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Training Specialist delivers hands‑on, on‑the‑job training within assembly and production environments. This role supports employee certification, process compliance, and continuous improvement while fostering strong job relations and peer engagement on the shop floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience, including work or lead direction responsibilities.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Experience using standard hand tools in regulated manufacturing environments (medical or bio‑device preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; must pass a reading comprehension assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines, rotate jobs, and maintain regular attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in FDA‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in matrixed or cross‑functional organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training for multiple manufacturing processes (e.g., manual assembly, inspection, soldering, microscope‑assisted assembly, automated systems).
• Maintain training records, certification documentation, and trainee performance tracking.
• Monitor trainee output and scrap; support retraining and recertification efforts.
• Perform routine process audits of personnel, tooling, and equipment; support corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, company procedures, and quality standards; train others on proper documentation and line clearance procedures.
• Compile and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Training to improve work instructions and training materials.
• Communicate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Temporary Alerts to production.
• Identify and resolve routine manufacturing issues; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees