Technician 1 Instruments

Abbott • Chicago, IL

1d • $28 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for the role of Technician I, Instruments within our Core Diagnostics division based out of Abbott Park, Illinois and this is an onsite role. Core Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic solutions that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes. Our diagnostic systems and assays are used worldwide to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases, helping people live healthier lives. As the Technician I, Instruments, you’ll have the chance to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measurement and test equipment, instrumentation, and control systems that support manufacturing, quality, and research operations. You’ll help ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the site.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of trades training experience or equivalent applicable military training.
• Experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience performing calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Technical education in Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting regulated environments such as medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory operations.
• Experience with process control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and quality system requirements.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including Maximo.
• Familiarity with laboratory, analytical, or manufacturing instrumentation.
• Experience supporting calibration programs and measurement and test equipment (M&TE).

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of measuring and test equipment (M&TE), instrumentation, and control systems following approved procedures.
• Support manufacturing, quality assurance, research and development, distribution, and utility operations by ensuring equipment performs within required specifications.
• Review, process, and complete calibration records, purchase orders, and work orders accurately and on time using maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
• Analyze equipment performance data and apply corrective actions to improve reliability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with the development and validation of calibration methods, operating procedures, and newly installed equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, control programs, and manufacturer documentation to diagnose equipment issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate equipment-related problems and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Support installation, startup, and validation activities for instrumentation and automated calibration systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, safety, and quality requirements in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing as needed.

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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

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