Senior Calibration Technician

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title

Senior Calibration Technician

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, 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 international company where you can grow the career of which you dream.

• 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 ( 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We currently have an opening for a Sr. Calibration Tech for the Vascular division. This role is located at our St. Paul, MN location. This is a fully onsite role.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for performing calibration functions on all testing and measuring equipment throughout all manufacturing operations. This position impacts upon the accuracy of the company's measurement and process equipment, subsequent product quality, and is essential to meeting Quality Systems Requirements and other compliance requirements. The Sr. Calibration Technician performs precise calibrations per written procedures on measuring and testing equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures as defined by the calibration schedule. On equipment that cannot be maintained internally, coordinates the calibration with a certified outside source. Maintains clear and concise records to facilitate timely problem identification, development of department procedures, and to comply with internal and external regulations.

• Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations.

• This includes QSR and ISO Standards.

• Applies knowledge of technical concepts and practices, and an understanding of product or system fundamentals, from basic to complex towards the resolution of manufacturing and/or research and development tasks.

• Performs calibration, set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems and or products.

• Troubleshoots and solves problems requiring interpretation of procedures and practices.

• Analyzes calibration and performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collects, compiles, measures, record, and document accurate calibration and maintenance data in approved system.

• Provides input to engineering, qualifications and validation studies and reports, writes procedures and may keep lab note book.

• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule and assigned tasks or projects.

• Communicates as a team member with other functional groups as well as with internal customers.

• Contact outside vendors as part of job responsibilities.

• Maintain calibration records, labels, and documentation to ensure data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.

• (Influence/Leadership) Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel.

• (Planning/Organization) Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments.

• (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions. Understands organizational structure and positions of key employees.

• Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with area and employees involved with specific product lines and services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum Experience / Training

• 4 year related experience

Required Qualifications

• Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Utilizes/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems.

• Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.

• Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures. Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area- specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product.

• May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans.

• Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with integrations related to acquisitions or change management, a plus.

• Quality Systems experience within Medical Devices, a plus.

• Experience with one or more of the following programs: CatsWeb, Propel, SAP, Viewpoint, a plus.

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The base pay for this position is $22.55 - $45.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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