Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

his position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Technician I, Service is responsible for performing root-cause analysis and upgrades on high quality medical device hardware and systems. This position includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices.

What You’ll Work On

• Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) receiving equipment into the Service Depot.

• Perform root-cause analysis, repair, upgrades and testing of product and systems that return from the field, documenting all work on Service Reports.

• Complete all necessary service documentation required for returned product.

• Assist in maintaining organization within the Service Depot.

• Maintain inventory levels and provide inventory counts when required.

• Provide assistance in the authorizing of technical documents related to the repair, upgrade or testing of returned product.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Technical Diploma OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Associates Degree OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Exceptional troubleshooting ability

• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds overhead

• Mechanical assembly, able to work with tools • Soldering skills

• Fiber optic splicing a plus

• PC experience a must

• Previous experience in a medical device company preferred

• Good organizational and follow-up skills

• Ability to interface with multiple groups in the organization to resolve service issues.

• Overall positive and optimistic attitude.

• Technical writing skills are a plus

• Works well independently

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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