Technician 1 Instruments

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL seeks a Technician I, Instruments to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair M&TE and control systems across manufacturing and QA operations.

You will ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations, working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of MTE and instrumentation.
• Support manufacturing, QA, R&D, distribution, and utilities by ensuring equipment performs within specs.
• Review and process calibration records, POs, and work orders using Maximo.
• Analyze equipment data and apply corrective actions to improve reliability and compliance.
• Assist with development and validation of calibration methods and procedures.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer docs to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment problems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Mechanical systems

Instrumentation systems

Calibration & repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Location United States - Illinois - Abbott Park Category Customer & Technical Support

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 122,000 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 your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for the role of Technician I, Instruments within our Core Diagnostics division based out of Abbott Park, Illinois and this is an onsite role.

Core Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic solutions that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes. Our diagnostic systems and assays are used worldwide to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases, helping people live healthier lives.

As the Technician I, Instruments, you’ll have the chance to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measurement and test equipment, instrumentation, and control systems that support manufacturing, quality, and research operations. You’ll help ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the site.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of measuring and test equipment (M&TE), instrumentation, and control systems following approved procedures.
• Support manufacturing, quality assurance, research and development, distribution, and utility operations by ensuring equipment performs within required specifications.
• Review, process, and complete calibration records, purchase orders, and work orders accurately and on time using maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
• Analyze equipment performance data and apply corrective actions to improve reliability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with the development and validation of calibration methods, operating procedures, and newly installed equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, control programs, and manufacturer documentation to diagnose equipment issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate equipment-related problems and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Support installation, startup, and validation activities for instrumentation and automated calibration systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, safety, and quality requirements in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of trades training experience or equivalent applicable military training.
• Experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience performing calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education in Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting regulated environments such as medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory operations.
• Experience with process control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and quality system requirements.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including Maximo.
• Familiarity with laboratory, analytical, or manufacturing instrumentation.
• Experience supporting calibration programs and measurement and test equipment (M&TE).

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Job Id 31163610 LocationUnited States - Illinois - Abbott Park Medical surveillance No Division TM Transfusion Medicine Travel No Additional Location Significant work activities Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists); Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day); Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day); Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day); Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday); Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. >> EEO (ENGLISH) >> EEO (SPANISH) >> PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION We provide reasonable workplace accommodations. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-0340or email [e-mail] . Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related, and gender-neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.