Engineering Technician 1

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology(EP) division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician I delivers hands‑on, on‑the‑job training within assembly and production environments. This role supports employee certification, process compliance, and continuous improvement while fostering strong job relations and peer engagement on the shop floor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training for multiple manufacturing processes (e.g., manual assembly, inspection, soldering, microscope‑assisted assembly, automated systems).
• Maintain training records, certification documentation, and trainee performance tracking.
• Monitor trainee output and scrap; support retraining and recertification efforts.
• Perform routine process audits of personnel, tooling, and equipment; support corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, company procedures, and quality standards; train others on proper documentation and line clearance procedures.
• Compile and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Training to improve work instructions and training materials.
• Communicate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Temporary Alerts to production.
• Identify and resolve routine manufacturing issues; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience, including work or lead direction responsibilities.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Experience using standard hand tools in regulated manufacturing environments (medical or bio‑device preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; must pass a reading comprehension assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines, rotate jobs, and maintain regular attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FDA‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in matrixed or cross‑functional organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

$19.35 – $38.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

     

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