Medical Instrument Technician I - Onsite Role

Abbott; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Instrument Technician I for a 3-month, onsite assignment in South Portland, ME. You will perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final testing of medical devices, with strict adherence to SOPs and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on electromechanical repair experience, ability to read diagrams, and comfort operating in ISO/FDA regulated settings. 6am–4:40pm shifts are provided, with opportunities to support a collaborative team and ensure proper documentation.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA Regulations
• Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly.
• Diagnose problems by accurately gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, either independently or by using job aids.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by independently approving repairs, up to a value of $2,000.
• Has the ability to make cost-effective decisions, ensuring efficient and budget-conscious maintenance.
• Analyze calibration and service data to verify functionality of medical devices
• Provide support to other technicians and teammates
• Completes test records and work orders according to procedures with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems and sub-components, adhering to established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures
• Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space and instruments in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Inspects equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification/calibration status prior to use to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
• Completes assigned training curriculum prior to due dates to avoid late training instances.
• Sets up and operates all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintains accurate records, supports the management of spare parts inventory and materials, and provides team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical repair

Reading schematics

Data interpretation

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

ISO/FDA regulated experience

Experience reading mechanical/electrical/optical diagrams

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking an Instrument Technician I for a 3-month, onsite assignment in South Portland, ME. You will perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final testing of medical devices, with strict adherence to SOPs and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on electromechanical repair experience, ability to read diagrams, and comfort operating in ISO/FDA regulated settings. 6am–4:40pm shifts are provided, with opportunities to support a collaborative team and ensure proper documentation.