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 Title
Engineering Technician
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Abbott Transfusion Medicine is a part of Abbott Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support the manufacture and diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
Our location in Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL in our Transfusion Medicine (TM) division currently has an opportunity for an Engineering Technician.
The Engineering Technician will provide technician support for Engineering Department projects. They will focus on the implementation and maintaining of Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE) supporting the world-wide manufacture of Biologics and Transfusion Instrument test kits to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. This includes activities, such as, but not limited to, technical support of manufacturing equipment (which includes 5 lines of automated filling/packaging machines, custom bottle assembly lines, multiple 10-1000L fermentation and bioprocess equipment, inspection vision systems, robotic pick & place units, integrated labeling systems), machine shop operations, material (commodity, packaging, etc.) testing, manufacturing, process and laboratory equipment / Instrumentation installation, startup and qualification, and related facilities activities. The Engineering Technician role becomes the subject-matter-expert (SME) on specific equipment systems and provides guidance to other Abbott Technicians and outside contractors to assure a timely and correct completion of assigned activities.
What You’ll Work On
- Innovative Projects: Engage in cutting-edge projects focused on Facilities, Utilities, and Equipment (FUE) that support all site manufacturing areas, including fermentation, biologics production, and automated fill/finish of instrument testing products.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leading engineers and cross-functional teams to validate and qualify FUE, including process equipment, automated systems, and related software.
- Technical Mastery: Maintain and enhance PLC control systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens), perform software backups, and keep CAD drawings up to date.
- Mechatronics Expertise: Leverage your mechatronics skills to drive technical innovation, resolve design conflicts, and troubleshoot equipment systems methodically.
- Methodical Troubleshooting: Work independently to apply systematic troubleshooting methods to diagnose and resolve issues with equipment and systems.
- Adaptability: Stay flexible to evolving requirements and proactively anticipate customer needs for solutions and information.
- Project Management: Juggle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring commitments are met without compromising on quality.
- Hands-On Installation: Install new systems or equipment and train maintenance staff on proper upkeep.
- Detailed Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive records of tests, inspections, and repairs, ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, and quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Prepare technical recommendations to drive ongoing improvements in processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supplier Collaboration: Work with suppliers to ensure system parts meet performance and cost objectives.
- Positive Attitude: Foster a positive attitude and cooperative relationships within the site organizations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma and two years of qualifying experience (e.g. associate degree, two years of successful completion of a trade school) - OR - Junior college (or apprenticeship) certification in their selected field.
- 6 years of related experience may be substituted for the two-year certificate. The six years may not be counted twice for both education and experience.
- Experience with technical troubleshooting and support of both new and aging Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE).
- Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Must be capable of good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interface with production, engineering staff, and various development and maintenance groups.
- Must be a self-starter, capable of organizing his/her work as well as the work of assigned Abbott technical persons, and or outside contractors.
- Must be capable of providing technical assistance in his/her selected area as well as recommend alternatives to the lead engineer or development person.
- Must be capable of providing training to production operators in the use of equipment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and know how to prioritize the workday to ensure deadlines are met.
Preferred Qualification
- Hands-on electrical or mechanical skills / experience out of any of the following manufacturing companies/industries, e.g. medical device, medical diagnostics products, Defense/Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Food & Beverage, and/or Pharmaceutical
- Associate Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree
- Knowledge of PLC programming (e.g. Rockwell, or similar)
- Knowledge of CAD, AUTOCAD and/or SolidWorks (reviewing, creating and approving drawings)
- Strong fluency in English and Spanish a plus
- Knowledge of Maximo and/or SAP
- Familiar with tools within the Continuous Improvement (e.g. 6 Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.) and participate in problem resolution
- Problem solving experience
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 aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
