Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare Program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide technical support to the operations and engineering team with a focus on electrical hardware, control systems, software, and industrial vision system
• Support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations
• Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing
• Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues
• Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs of all equipment, instrumentation and processes
• Reviews, recommends and writes specifications and procedures for all equipment and processes
• Responsible for completing project tasks within time and budget constraints
• Leads small project teams / supports larger programs to successful completion including contractor oversight
• Plans, coordinates, installs and performs operational checkouts for all equipment and processes
• Determines the accuracy of drawings and initiates corrections when discrepancies are found
• Develop / edit equipment preventative maintenance procedures by partnering with operators to document required personal protective equipment, parts, tools and steps to complete
• Partner with external equipment suppliers to identify spare part needs
• Partner with Maintenance Planner to implement document or spare part changes into Maintenance management system – Maximo
• Develop/Review equipment Lock Out Tag Out procedures in conjunction with the EHS department

This position has a direct impact on productivity and performance throughout the plant. This includes product quality and the effective utilization of headcount / equipment. This position will be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

SHIFT

The shift for this position is 6:30 pm to 6:30 am on a 2,2,3 rotating schedule offering every other weekend off.

Schedule Example:

WEEK 1:

WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.

WEEK 2:

WORK: Wednesday & Thursday

DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

REQUIRED

• High School diploma
• 2+ years of experience in technical trade or equivalent technical experience
• Demonstrated competence in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, industrial vision systems, and process instrumentation. 
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Maintains strong working relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment
• Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences
• Self-starter and who consistently seeks out opportunities for improvement and takes it upon themselves to implement without being directed
• Takes pride in all aspects of workmanship with high standards for being neat, clean, and organized

PREFERRED

• Associates degree or technical certification in electrical or engineering technology
• Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and or FactoryTalk
• Work experience in the food / medical industry under FDA regulation
• Experience with electrical power and controls including instrumentation, contactors, relays, and breakers.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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