Technical Document Coordinator - Sturgis, MI Plant

Posted:
4/15/2026, 5:52:56 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Sturgis, South Dakota, United States ⋅ South Dakota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$21–$42/hr

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 DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Technical Document Coordinator

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: 

  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  

  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 

  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 

  • Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 

  • Retiree Healthcare program 

  • Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

  • 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

  • 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 Sturgis, MI 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. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Work On 

Responsible for writing and editing technical documents including requirements documents, specifications, design history files, verification and validation protocols, etc. 

  • Reviews Design Control documentation to assess compliance to processes and procedures and works with teams to address and correct deficiencies.

  • Technical Writing: Write and edit technical documents including requirements documents, specifications, verification and validation documents, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents, Design Planning documents, Design Review records. etc. in a manner which will achieve accuracy and avoid errors.

  • Convert relevant product data and information into a form that meets Quality and submission requirements.

  • Utilize electronic Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to query, view, edit, and print technical documentation.

  • Utilize Product Data Management (PDM) system to assist with storing, accessing, and editing design data and engineering files (e.g. bill of materials, drawings, etc).

  • Assist engineers and designers in managing technical files throughout the CO process.  Make day-to-day document control and change control decisions following established procedures and guidelines without prior review with immediate manager.

  • The output provided by the incumbent/candidate is subject to external audit (e.g. FDA, ISO). The lack of accuracy and timeliness will impact the Quality system at site and division levels.

  • Ability to use a number of engineering and design packages to create and edit files (e.g. SolidWorks, Altium, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office suite)

  • Perform Administrative duties and project management as required

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a related area such as Operations, Technical Services, or Quality in a healthcare industry.

  • Writing, editing and managing engineering and technical documentation utilized in the development of new products and improvement of existing products.

  • Developing spreadsheets or databases for the capture, assembly, and graphical presentation of metrics is required.

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

  • Good working knowledge of personal computer software programs in Windows environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, technical communications or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

  • Knowledge of division products and Quality systems, system linkages and quality measures is desirable.

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

$20.85 – $41.75/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

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

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas