Technician 1 Instruments

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, Illinois-based Core Diagnostics division is seeking a Technician I, Instruments to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measuring and test equipment that supports manufacturing, quality, and research operations. This onsite role emphasizes equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations across the site.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of trades or military training, experience with calibration, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of trades training or equivalent military training.
• Experience calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and equipment drawings.
• Strong English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of measuring and test equipment (MTE), instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and R&D operations by ensuring equipment meets specifications.
• Review and process calibration records, POs, and work orders using CMMS/Maximo.
• Analyze equipment data and apply corrective actions to improve reliability and compliance.
• Assist development and validation of calibration methods and procedures.
• Read schematics and diagrams to diagnose equipment issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment-related problems.
• Support installation, start-up, and validation of instrumentation systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

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 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.

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