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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Supports the research and development, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic an electro-mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, and systems, including analogue, digital and logic systems, by performing a wide range of technical functions. Lays out, builds, troubleshoots, repairs and
modifies complex developmental and production components, parts, equipment and systems.

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lays out and assembles experimental circuitry and/or complete prototype models of company products
  and product components. Recommends changes in circuitry and/or other specifications to simplify
  assembly and maintenance.

• Prepares diagnostic tests, sets up test apparatus, and conducts operational/functional tests to evaluate
  the performance and reliability of prototype items. May assist in the design, construction, test and
  checkout of complex test equipment and the development of test procedures.

• Analyzes and interprets test data. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and
  records effects on unit performance. Prepares technical reports with supporting graphic and schematic
  documentation to describe and illustrate unit operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from
  design specifications, and functional limitations.

• Troubleshoots and debugs production item assemblies, sub-assemblies, and system to isolate faults.
  Determines remedies for malfunctions, and repairs products using established procedures.
  Troubleshoots test failures, field returns, and retrofits.

• Provides leadership and mentoring to less experienced technical personnel.

• Recommends improvements on productivity and work environment.

• Ensures that lab safety and operating procedures are observed by all personnel.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management

• Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements,
  Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and
  cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and
  vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma /
GED ✔
Associates Degree (± 13
years)
AA Degree/trade school certification or
specialized training/apprenticeship in
Engineering Technology, or specialized
training which provides a theoretical
understanding of electronic or electro-
mechanical disciplines or equivalent.

Experience/Background

Experience Experience Details:

Minimum 8 years Progressively more responsible work experience is normally required to
achieve the level of competency and depth of understanding necessary to
perform at this level.

The base pay for this position is

$22.55 – $45.15/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management:

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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)

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