Instrumentation/Controls Technician - ANRD

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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

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  Performed routine and difficult calibration tasks as described in approved calibration procedures.

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  Support calibration procedure implementation, calibration out-of-tolerance impact investigations, and instrument repair.

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  Perform multi-craft activities to support production equipment in the R&D facility.

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  Troubleshoot automated processing systems using industrial software. Be able to use test equipment to analyze electrical issues. Read Blueprints / Site P&ID drawings and PLC Ladder logic.

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  Complete small program changes in PLC and HMI’s.

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  Participate as part of a cross functional project team on complex projects.

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  Identify, evaluate, and recommend new instruments for continual improvements.

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  Communicate effectively with supervision and customers.

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  Employee will be working in an industrial environment which will require lifting, climbing, and bending to service equipment.

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  Schedule outside contractors to perform specialized repairs.

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  Assure contractors comply with safety and GMP requirements.

• Complete routine and complex calibrations and breakdowns for processing and laboratory equipment.

• Proficient in scheduling work orders on current calibration/maintenance systems. Review completed documentation by other technicians.

• Prioritize and execute workload with little supervision.  Report status of ongoing work progress by updating work order system and communicating through emails and weekly reports.

• Use standard office software and purchase order systems for maintaining inventory.

• Comply with all safety and GMP procedures.

• High school diploma or GED minimum

• Experience calibrating temperature probes, pressure transmitters/probes (emerson), conductivity probes

• Understand electricity and electrical theory, possess a working knowledge of computers, computer operating systems, electrical and pneumatic components and devices, and the ability to work safely in electrical panels with up to 480 volts

• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, follow diagnostic and repair procedures from instrument equipment manuals on a wide variety of equipment requires training and experience in electrical theory, electronics, plant systems, equipment and procedures

• Attention to detail and the ability to complete required documentation in a neat and accurate manner

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related education and experience

• Experience with PLC's and integration, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices

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