Technician II, Service

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader delivering medical devices and diagnostics. The Technician II supports manufacturing and testing operations in a regulated production environment, performing assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and quality-related tasks while ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory standards.

This role works independently on routine assignments, helps resolve production issues, and contributes to continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing/regulated environment.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, assembly, or equipment operation.
• Ability to identify and resolve production or quality issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual testing of devices.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain equipment.
• Verify products meet specs (visual, mechanical, electrical, quality).
• Follow procedures and quality system requirements.
• Complete production documentation for traceability.
• Identify nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Calibration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

IPC-610 certification

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Technician II

Position Summary

The Technician II is responsible for supporting manufacturing and testing operations for medical device products in a regulated production environment. This role performs assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and quality-related activities while ensuring compliance with established procedures, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards. The Technician II works independently on routine assignments and helps identify and resolve production and product issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual testing of medical device products and components.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing and test equipment.
• Verify products meet visual, mechanical, electrical, and quality specifications.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality system requirements.
• Complete production documentation accurately to maintain device traceability and compliance.
• Identify product or process nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimize downtime and improve product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing efficiency efforts.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians and serve as a lead resource when needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent technical training.
• Electronics or electrical coursework preferred for test-focused roles.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, medical device, electronics, or regulated production environment.
• Experience performing testing, troubleshooting, assembly, or equipment operation.
• Ability to identify and resolve production or quality issues independently.

Preferred Skills

• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and quality system requirements.
• IPC-610 certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The base pay for this position is $27.35 - $54.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing

DIVISION: HF Heart Failure

LOCATION: United States > Pleasanton : 6035 Stoneridge Dr

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• 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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf