Instrument Technician I – Calibration & Diagnostics (Onsite)

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Technician I, Instruments to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control systems supporting manufacturing, quality, and research operations.

You will analyze data, review calibration records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance in an onsite role at Core Diagnostics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years trades training or equivalent military training.
• Experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing equipment.
• Ability to read technical docs, schematics, and drawings.
• English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of MTE, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support manufacturing, QA, R&D, distribution, and utilities within specifications.
• Review and complete calibration records, POs, and WO using Maximo.
• Analyze performance data and apply corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Assist with calibration methods, SOPs, and new installed equipment.
• Read schematics and manufacturer docs to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement solutions.
• Support installation, startup, and validation of instrumentation systems.
• Ensure GMP/GLP and safety compliance; maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Electronics education

Electrical/Instrumentation training

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Abbott Park, Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Technician I, Instruments to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control systems supporting manufacturing, quality, and research operations.

You will analyze data, review calibration records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance in an onsite role at Core Diagnostics.