Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Night Shift - 6:30 pm to 6:30 am)

Abbott; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their Tipp City facility. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will provide crucial technical support to operations, ensuring the efficiency and quality of production processes. The position includes a rotating night shift schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a company that values career development and offers comprehensive benefits, making a meaningful impact on the lives of millions through nutrition products.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical trade or equivalent technical experience.
• Demonstrated competence in PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support focusing on electrical hardware and control systems.
• Monitor production to improve efficiency and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

PLC programming

electrical troubleshooting

industrial vision systems

process instrumentation

communication skills

interpersonal skills

self-starter

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or technical certification

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs

PanelView HMIs

FactoryTalk

Maximo

Job description

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Night Shift - 6:30 pm to 6:30 am)

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:

1. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
2. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
3. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
4. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
5. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
6. 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 Tipp City, OH 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

1. Provide technical support to the operations and engineering team with a focus on electrical hardware, control systems, software, and industrial vision system.
2. Support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations.
3. Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing.
4. Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues.
5. Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.
6. Troubleshoot and assist in repairs of all equipment, instrumentation and processes.
7. Reviews, recommends and writes specifications and procedures for all equipment and processes.
8. Responsible for completing project tasks within time and budget constraints.
9. Leads small project teams / supports larger programs to successful completion including contractor oversight.
10. Plans, coordinates, installs and performs operational checkouts for all equipment and processes.
11. Determines the accuracy of drawings and initiates corrections when discrepancies are found.
12. Develop / edit equipment preventative maintenance procedures by partnering with operators to document required personal protective equipment, parts, tools and steps to complete.
13. Partner with external equipment suppliers to identify spare part needs.
14. Partner with Maintenance Planner to implement document or spare part changes into Maintenance management system – Maximo.
15. Develop/Review equipment Lock Out Tag Out procedures in conjunction with the EHS department.

This position has a direct impact on productivity and performance throughout the plant. This includes product quality and the effective utilization of headcount / equipment. This position will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Shift

The shift for this position is 6:30 pm to 6:30 am on a 2,2,3 rotating schedule offering every other weekend off.

Schedule Example:

1. WEEK 1:
2. WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
3. DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.
4. WEEK 2:
5. WORK: Wednesday & Thursday.
6. DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma.
2. 2+ years of experience in technical trade or equivalent technical experience.
3. Demonstrated competence in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, industrial vision systems, and process instrumentation.
4. Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.
5. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
6. Maintains strong working relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
7. Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
8. Self-starter who consistently seeks out opportunities for improvement and takes it upon themselves to implement without being directed.
9. Takes pride in all aspects of workmanship with high standards for being neat, clean, and organized.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Associates degree or technical certification in electrical or engineering technology.
2. Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and or FactoryTalk.
3. Work experience in the food / medical industry under FDA regulation.
4. Experience with electrical power and controls including instrumentation, contactors, relays, and breakers.

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 $24.50 – $49.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [e-mail]