Technician, Manufacturing

About the position

This position works out of our Plymouth MN location in the Electrophysiology medical device division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. Individuals in this role will work on a new product launch supporting the operations team as a 1st shift OR 2nd shift process technician working with assemblers, troubleshooting equipment and investigating process issues. Additionally, this position will support projects aimed towards designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. This individual will have a unique opportunity to make a mark on the organization, while working on state-of-the-art product.

Responsibilities

• 1st shift front line senior process technician supporting Operations team (5AM - 3:30pm Mon-Thu)
• Support products which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions
• Learn manufacturing processes, techniques and best practices and support Operations team in coaching assemblers
• Instruct production personnel in the manufacturing and testing of product devices
• Recommend and implement process, tooling, equipment changes for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Interpret test data, analyze product performance, develop summaries, and assist in the initiation of yield improvements
• Assist maintenance team to ensure continuous operation for production equipment
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality or process issues
• Perform scrap dissection and support investigation into potential root causes
• Summarize information to communicate across shifts and with other functional areas

Requirements

• High school diploma or trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent
• 1-4 years of manufacturing technician experience
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnel
• Ability to teach and coach others
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
• Results-oriented
• Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Nice-to-haves

• Medical device experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Career development with an international company
• 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
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree