Technician 1 Repair & Maintenance

The position of Instrument Repair Specialist is within the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Business Unit located in San Diego, California. The role will provide daily support for the refurbishment and troubleshooting of the Afinion 2 Analyzer. The main focus will be receiving, investigating, refurbishing/repairing, and requalification of Afinion 2 instruments.

• Perform system and sub-component troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems of the Afinion 2 instrument
• Inspect returned instruments for physical and mechanical damage
• Maintain accurate tracking of the repair process and calibration service using various electronic and paper-based systems
• Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and recommend corrective actions
• Perform routine maintenance of repair equipment by following manufacturing document instructions
• Maintain use and inventory of spare parts and daily use supplies to avoid stockouts and unexpected downtime
• Operate with little to no guidance once fully trained and be successful while maintaining a positive team-based attitude
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to continuously improve processes
• Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures
• Maintain up to date training as required by the quality system
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Decontamination of returned instruments in a Biohazard Level II environment following standard operating procedures and documenting decontamination as required
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification, and validation, manufacturing and testing activities

• An associate degree or trade school certified electronics engineer or related technical field
• Three or more years of relevant experience as a field or electronics repair technician

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

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