Machine Design Technician II

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in mechanical, manufacturing or electrical engineering/technician; or equivalent of three years of experience in a semi-automated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years of experience in maintenance of automated production equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a work environment that involved direct responsibility for equipment operation.
• Knowledge of pneumatically operated pick-and-place mechanisms and programming logic for automated manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and Vision Inspection systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is an asset.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD, JMP software is an asset.
• Knowledge of design of experiments is an asset.
  The base pay for this position is $21.55 – $43.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted

• Responsible for mechanical and operational troubleshooting; responsible for repairing assembly related problems.
• Support the implementation of improvements and innovate methods of resolving problems.
• May be required to work with hazardous materials.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance procedures on all manufacturing equipment.
• Provide management with necessary information and reports; maintain procedures and records as per company standards; proactively communicate unexpected equipment downtime and delays that will impact production efficiencies
• Generate and update documentation for manufacturing engineering.
• Provide technical support for complex equipment projects.
• Support the implementation of effective improvements to equipment, process and procedures.
• Assist with equipment validations (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Responsible for executions of technical tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring OEE metrics are maintained month over month.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Abbott Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Basic understanding of federal regulations as well as other regulatory and company requirements.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business