Sr. Calibration Technician

Abbott Laboratories; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Sr. Calibration Technician for their Cardiac Rhythm Management Division in Sylmar, California. This role requires extensive experience in metrology, leadership abilities, and proficiency in automation processes to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will support engineering projects and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their team. Join Abbott and take the opportunity to advance your career in a leading healthcare organization.

Benefits

Career development programs

Free medical coverage options

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in metrology preferred.
• Strong background in electrical and electronic systems.
• Proficiency in automation tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex calibration tasks and maintain documentation.
• Lead a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in designing measurement systems for product testing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Automation Tools Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Calibration Software

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Calibration Technician position works out of our Sylmar, CAlocation in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

This role requires a professional with leadership skills, a deep understanding of electrical and electronic systems, and the ability to perform complex calibration tasks. Upgrade calibration equipment and automate repetitive calibration processes. Review/validate complex calibration procedures and software and establish new measurement standards. Provide regulation compliance recommendations for GMP, FDA, ISO 9000, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ASTM, ANSI and NCSLI. Perform outside calibration supplier evaluation. Install and maintain equipment, scheduling and history databases. Assist in designing measurement systems for product test and process control. Perform complex multi-discipline electrical, dimensional and physical calibrations on all SJM measurement and process control equipment. Develop and write calibration procedures based on component specifications using spreadsheet, flow chart and word processing software and programming software. Review documentation, checklists and manuals for accuracy and completeness. Perform data analysis, measurement studies and calibration certificate analysis. Participate in professional organizations and committees to set the standards and requirements for education, calibration and measurement assurance programs. Assist in designing measurement systems for product test and process control.

What You'll Work On

• Past leadership experience with proven ability to successfully coach, train and lead a high performance team in a fast pace environment

• Good communication skills with the ability to speak clearly, intelligently, and confidently at all levels of the organization

• SME in field of metrology with ability to support Engineering Projects and equipment integration.

• Supports Quality as a SME during internal and external audits

• Maintains Calibration documentation to ensure current and accurate calibration processes are being followed and performed

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to Conduct out-of-tolerance evaluations for lab standards, including reverse stress analysis and error calculations, to assess potential impacts on devices under test.

• This role requires hands-on work in a laboratory setting with electrical equipment. The candidate must be comfortable working with high-voltage and sensitive instruments.

• Develop and implement automation processes for calibration tasks on electrical equipment to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation tools and systems.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 10 years in metrology preferred

• Strong background in electrical and electronic systems, with proven experience in calibrating complex electrical equipment.

• Proficiency in automation tools and techniques for calibration processes.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching and team development.

• Lead by example, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Stay updated on advancements in calibration technology and recommend improvements to current processes.

• Act as a technical resource for team members, guiding them in solving complex calibration challenges.

• Perform regular audits of calibration processes to maintain the integrity of lab standards.

Preferred Skills:

1-2yearsin a seniororleadershiprolepreferred

Knowledgeofadvancedcalibrationsoftwareandtools.

Experience workingin a regulatedenvironment (e.g., ISO 17025, FDA).

Familiaritywith data analysisandreportingtools.

Apply Now

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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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $28.95 – $57.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.