R&D Engineering Technician

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experienced in assembling or testing devices.
• Ability and willingness to work in an ISO 5 cleanroom environment.
• Proficient in assembling and disassembling instruments.
• Skilled in building prototypes with small components and assemblies.
• Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Strong communication, technical, and computer skills.
• Excellent multitasking abilities and minimal supervision required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4 years of experience in Semiconductor, MEMS, or Microelectronics equipment and processes.
• Hands-on experience in chemical handling and processing.
• CAD or SolidWorks experience is a plus.

• Collaborates with engineers on product and process design development and optimization.
• Assembles functional prototypes and provides feedback on the assembly process and design.
• Organizes, coordinates, and executes building and testing of prototypes per engineering instructions and defined test methods.
• Conducts routine preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Works with engineers and vendors to maintain, fix, calibrate, or qualify lab equipment.
• Conducts both wet and dry wafer fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Assists in the transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Drafts Manufacturing Process Instructions.
• Maintains laboratory areas to ensure they are neat, clean, and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manages multiple project tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring timely completion.