Engineering Technician

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Summary: The Engineering Technician provides specialized technical support by performing complex duties involving procedures and equipment in support of medical diagnostic instrument development. Highlights: 1. Applies high-level technical support in a specialized discipline 2. Responsible for instrument maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting 3. Researches and implements process improvements Apply Now Abbott is a global healthcare leader th helps people live more fully 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Engineering Technician Working Abbott At Abbott, you can do work th mters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an internional 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 educion benefit - an affordable and convenient ph to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a gre place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company th is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The key to successful trement and full recovery is often fast, accure diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights th enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operions — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automion and informics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. Our locion in Irving, TX, currently has an opportunity for Engineering Technician. This position provides specialized technical support services by performing any combinion of complex or non-routine duties involving the selection and use of procedures and/or equipment in support of medical diagnostic instrument and/or reagent development and production. Wh You’ll Work On Applies a high level of technical support in a specialized discipline using knowledge and theory of electronics, life science, chemistry, mechanics, software, etc. Responsible for instrument maintenance and repairs. Understands the concept of fluidics and pumps. Uses computer applicions as needed for functional specialty Advanced skills in computer hardware and /or software applicions th interface with electro-mechanical components and subassemblies. Able to install, configure and understand computer software local area networks. Accepts non-routine and complex assignments th may require creive solutions. Follows established procedures. Uses judgment and makes choices on how to proceed. Researches, recommends, and implements approprie changes for process improvements. Uses informion from within and/or outside the organizion when necessary. Reads, understands and instructs others in the use of manuals, test procedures, and documention associed with specialized equipment. Reads, interprets, and may cree engineering drawings, schemics and complex test procedures. Writes basic procedures and technical documents. Working knowledge and use of complex tools and equipment specific to functional areas. May use stistical, mhemical and other quantitive and qualitive methods and measurements. May cree tools and fixtures specific to functional area. May work closely with engineers to execute product design. Constructs complex engineering prototypes, models and builds special test equipment. May perform testing on prototype electrical and/or mechanical designs. Conducts routine instrument maintenances and perform Preventive Maintenance. Conducts complex testing, analysis and troubleshooting. Conducts testing to determine effectiveness of product specificions. Complies to all safety standards and regulory requirements and documention procedures. Works both with a team and alone. Responsible for lab instrument relocion and documention. Required Qualificions Associe’s degree OR High School/GED with equivalent experience Three or more years reled technical experience Preferred Qualificions Bachelor’s degree is preferred Competencies: Problem Solving: Resolves non-routine, complex problems with da ghering, research, analysis and interpretive activities Uses factual informion, policy and procedures to determine solutions with minimal supervision Verifies experimental da for usefulness and accuracy Impact on Operions/Effect of Errors: Tasks, activities and/or informion used to make decisions which are in direct support of the department's primary function Effect of errors may have significant impact in terms of time or money Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirions to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company th can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us www.abbott.com, on Facebook www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $26.50 – $53.00 per hour. In specific locions, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Apply Now