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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.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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

Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for the role of Technician I Engineering for our Abbott Park, IL location. The primary function of this position is to provide technician support for Engineering Department projects and other activities, such as, but not limited to, machine shop operations, material (commodity, packaging, etc.) testing, manufacturing, process and laboratory equipment/instrumentation installation, startup and qualification, and related facilities activities. Provide guidance to other Abbott Technicians and outside contractors to assure a timely and correct completion of assigned activities.

What You’ll Work On

• Must be capable of working independently and resolving design conflicts and/or ambiguous instructions.

• Must work well with multi-disciplined engineers and scientists in understanding task requirements and communicating to other project technicians.

• Must be able to adapt to changing requirements and meet project commitments without sacrificing workmanship quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) and 2 years successful completion of a trade school or Junior College (or apprenticeship) certification their selected field.

• 6 (six) years of related experience may be substituted for the two-year certificate.

• Must be capable of good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interface with production, engineering staff, and various development and maintenance groups.

• Must be a self-starter, capable of organizing his/her work as well as the work of assigned Abbott technical persons, and or outside contractors.

• Must be capable of providing technical assistance in his/her selected area as well as recommend alternatives to the lead engineer or development person.

• Must be capable of providing training to production operators in the use of equipment.

• Must have a minimum of 8 years on the job experience in the technical support area specific to the selected field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (e.g., Electronic Technology or similar) or trade school.

• 6 years' technician experience with cables, Printed Circuit Boards, fluidic systems and/or robotics.

• Above work experience from manufacturers in any of the following industries: medical devices, medical diagnostics instrumentation, defense/aerospace, aviation, and/or automotive.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. 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 Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $28.20 – $56.40 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com