Technician Sr., Electrical

Abbott • Los Angeles, CA

22h • $23 - $45

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Supports the research and development, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic an 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

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associates Degree (± 13 years) AA Degree/trade school certification or specialized training/apprenticeship in Engineering Technology, or specialized training which provides a theoretical understanding of electronic or electro- mechanical disciplines or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years Progressively more responsible work experience is normally required to achieve the level of competency and depth of understanding necessary to perform at this level.

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.

What This Job Offers

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