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 DESCRIPTION:

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Night Shift - 6:30 pm to 6:30 am)

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

This position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

• Provide technical support to the operations and engineering team with a focus on electrical hardware, control systems, software, and industrial vision system
• Support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations
• Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing
• Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues
• Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs of all equipment, instrumentation and processes 
• Reviews, recommends and writes specifications and procedures for all equipment and processes
• Responsible for completing project tasks within time and budget constraints
• Leads small project teams / supports larger programs to successful completion including contractor oversight
• Plans, coordinates, installs and performs operational checkouts for all equipment and processes 
• Determines the accuracy of drawings and initiates corrections when discrepancies are found
• Develop / edit equipment preventative maintenance procedures by partnering with operators to document required personal protective equipment, parts, tools and steps to complete
• Partner with external equipment suppliers to identify spare part needs
• Partner with Maintenance Planner to implement document or spare part changes into Maintenance management system – Maximo
• Develop/Review equipment Lock Out Tag Out procedures in conjunction with the EHS department

This position has a direct impact on productivity and performance throughout the plant. This includes product quality and the effective utilization of headcount / equipment. This position will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Shift

The shift for this position is 6:30 pm to 6:30 am on a 2,2,3 rotating schedule offering every other weekend off.

Schedule Example:

WEEK 1:

WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.

 

WEEK 2:

WORK: Wednesday & Thursday

DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 2+ years of experience in technical trade or equivalent technical experience
• Demonstrated competence in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, industrial vision systems, and process instrumentation. 
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Maintains strong working relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment
• Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences
• Self-starter and who consistently seeks out opportunities for improvement and takes it upon themselves to implement without being directed
• Takes pride in all aspects of workmanship with high standards for being neat, clean, and organized

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certification in electrical or engineering technology
• Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and or FactoryTalk
• Work experience in the food / medical industry under FDA regulation
• Experience with electrical power and controls including instrumentation, contactors, relays, and breakers.

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 and Military/Veteran friendly 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

$24.45 – $48.95/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear a respirator more than 20% of the workday, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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