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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY & HEART FAILURE, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

We are looking for a high caliber Engineering Technician to perform and provide guidance in preventative maintenance, safety checks, repairs, installations, and modifications on production equipment.  Maintain records on all production machines and equipment.  Maintain a data base for maintenance repairs, work orders and inventory. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Diagnose and perform preventative maintenance (electrical,  mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) on production equipment

• Install custom accessories needed to ready equipment for production

• Purchase needed items for inventory, spare parts and emergency repairs

• Maintain maintenance software data base in order to keep accurate records and produce equipment reports

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.

• Recognize repair items that require outside service and arrange for repair.

• Perform visual inspections of equipment and fixtures.

• Design and fabricate prototype fixturing using a manual mill and manual lathe.

• Diagnose PLC problems and take the appropriate corrective action to repair.

• Complete CMMS work orders and preventive maintenance tasks on time per the established schedule.

• Respond to production down issues in a timely manner and communicate status to stakeholders.

• Issue parts to CMMS work orders and maintain an accurate inventory of critical spare parts.

• Assist with production line moves and update equipment records in CMMS.

• Add assets and parts, create PM schedules, transfer assets, and setup users in CMMS.

• Create change requests to update PM procedures as needed.

• Coordinate maintenance plan and response to complex and longer term equipment repairs.

• Assign PM work orders to technicians and ensure an even distribution of PM work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

Required 

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years); preferably in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or other technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing/engineering environment.

WHAT WE OFFER  

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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