Sr. Electrical Technician

Abbott Laboratories • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $25 - $49

About The Position

Supports the research and development, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, and systems, including analogue, digital and logic systems, by performing a wide range of technical functions. Lays out, builds, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies complex developmental and production components, parts, equipment and systems.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years) or an equivalent amount of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Lays out and assembles experimental circuitry and/or complete prototype models of company products and product components. Recommends changes in circuitry and/or other specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Prepares diagnostic tests, sets up test apparatus, and conducts operational/functional tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype items.
• May assist in the design, construction, test and checkout of complex test equipment and the development of test procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets test data.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Prepares technical reports with supporting graphic and schematic documentation to describe and illustrate unit operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
• Troubleshoots and debugs production item assemblies, sub-assemblies, and system to isolate faults.
• Determines remedies for malfunctions, and repairs products using established procedures.
• Troubleshoots test failures, field returns, and retrofits.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to less experienced technical personnel.
• Recommends improvements on productivity and work environment.
• Ensures that lab safety and operating procedures are observed by all personnel.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

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 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree