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.

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 San Ramon, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Working under minimal supervision, performs relatively complex tests/analyses on products returned from the field. Performs tests on new components according to written protocols such as qualification test plans, maintains accurate written and electronic records, applies existing work methods to different situations and solves problems ranging from recurring/routine to complex situations. Work requires the application of theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify root cause failure mechanisms. May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel; serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced lab staff in solving more complex problems.

What You’ll Work On

Performs additional more complex analytical tests (electrical and mechanical) required for troubleshooting to component level to determine failure mechanism on product returned from the field for analysis.

Assists management in the development of mathematical models to identify units, batches or processes posing excessive failure risks and in the support of Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.

Performs necessary tests on components and/or sub-assemblies in support of qualification engineering group.

Records analyses results using photographic and color printing equipment, word-processing and/or spreadsheet PC software in compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.

Supports reliability management to ensure that overall objectives, including risk management initiatives, are met in compliance with divisional operating procedures.

Prepares samples by mounting, cross-sectioning, polish and otherwise configuring for microscopic, photographic and/or scanning electron microscope (SEM) or energy-dispersive x-ray micro analysis (EDAX) evaluation.

May set-up special test equipment, define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures and/or new testing equipment in support of continuous improvement initiatives.

Notifies supervision of the need to replenish supplies/materials and to repair any equipment.

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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/ GED

8 years' work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated eye-hand coordination, the capability to work with frequently used hand tools and small precision devices, a working knowledge of the manufacturing and test equipment required, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in technical terminology, as well as be able to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.

Must be able to perform a range of mathematical calculations and measurements. Must understand and comply with applicable Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules. Desire demonstrated technical ingenuity and creativity to support/assist with design work.

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

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The base pay for this position is $32.15 – $64.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.