Instrument Technician Lead

Instrument Technician Lead job at Abbott | Abbott Careers

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices
• Resolve complex problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Demonstrate financial responsibility by independently approving and reviewing repairs
• Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians
• Process, review, and route Purchase/Work Orders for approval/review
• Complete test records and work orders according to procedures with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space
• Manage instrumentation repair projects and coordinate with other departments
• Inspect equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification/calibration status
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of electronic instruments
• Lead initiatives to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Perform assigned training curriculum prior to Due Dates
• Ensure skills and training are adequate to be both compliant and productive with job tasks and confirm performance by soliciting feedback
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and increase throughput
• Lead the effort of preparing documentation regarding Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Operation
• Set up and operate all equipment needed to perform assigned tasks
• Maintain accurate records, manage inventory of spare parts and materials, and provide team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs

• Minimum 6 years experience in high volume production setting
• Minimum 8 years experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with instrumentation in the medical field
• Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and optical diagrams and technical specifications
• Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience
• Technical Certificate as a Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician or a Technical Degree in Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, or related technical field
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
• Knowledge of inventory control and asset management including spare part list development, preventative maintenance, and appropriate SOP’s pertaining to asset acquisition, validation, calibration and retirement
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety/quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of Abbott products through personal work habits
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision for extended periods of time, effectively managing tasks and making informed decisions independently

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

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