Instruments Technician I: Calibration & Repair

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Abbott Park, Illinois, seeks a Technician I, Instruments in Core Diagnostics to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measurement and test equipment supporting manufacturing, quality, and research operations.

This onsite role emphasizes equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the site, with opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and use Maximo CMMS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair M&TE, instrumentation, and control systems per approved procedures.
• Support manufacturing, QA, R&D, distribution, and utilities to keep equipment within specs.
• Review and process calibration records, POs, and work orders using Maximo.
• Analyze equipment data and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and compliance.
• Develop/validate calibration methods and operating procedures for new equipment.
• Read schematics and manufacturer docs to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address equipment problems.
• Support installation, startup, and validation of instrumentation and automated calibration systems.
• Ensure GMP/GLP, safety, and quality in daily activities.
• Maintain documentation and share knowledge as needed.

Skills

Electrical/electronic/mechanical

Calibration/maintenance/repair

Reading schematics/technical drawings

English communication

Education

Electronics Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Abbott in Abbott Park, Illinois, seeks a Technician I, Instruments in Core Diagnostics to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measurement and test equipment supporting manufacturing, quality, and research operations.

This onsite role emphasizes equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the site, with opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and use Maximo CMMS.