Medical Device Technician II — Repair & Test Expert

Abbott Laboratories; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA, CRM division, is seeking a field services technician to perform root-cause analysis, repairs and testing on high-quality medical device hardware. You will document work and support regulatory compliance while maintaining depot organization and inventory control.

The role requires technical education, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift 30 pounds. Overtime may be required, with opportunities to grow in a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Education Technical Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years relevant 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.
• Previous experience in a medical device company preferred.
• Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• 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 FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lifting 30 lbs

Mechanical assembly

Soldering

Fiber optic splicing

Medical devices experience

Education

Technical Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA, CRM division, is seeking a field services technician to perform root-cause analysis, repairs and testing on high-quality medical device hardware. You will document work and support regulatory compliance while maintaining depot organization and inventory control.

The role requires technical education, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift 30 pounds. Overtime may be required, with opportunities to grow in a global healthcare leader.