Abbott
Healthcare
MetrologyTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Metrology Technician at Abbott. Skills: Metrology, Calibration, Measurement techniques. Service measuring and test equipment. Calibrate measuring and test equipment”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Resolving equipment issues; Resolving measurement issues
Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds, Work in noisy environment, Repeated bending, Stooping, Squatting, Kneeling, 5 % travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate degree in engineering or science, 2+ years calibration experience, Precision standards experience, Measurement techniques experience, Fundamental electrical principles knowledge, Fundamental electronic principles knowledge, Fundamental thermodynamic principles knowledge, Measurement principles awareness, Measurement systems awareness, Metrology statistics awareness, Measurement assurance awareness, Metrology software awareness
Nice to Have
Associate degree in engineering or science, 3+ years calibration experience, Precision standards experience, Measurement techniques experience, Fundamental electrical principles knowledge, Fundamental electronic principles knowledge, Fundamental thermodynamic principles knowledge, Measurement principles awareness, Measurement systems awareness, Metrology statistics awareness, Measurement assurance awareness, Metrology software awareness, Accomplished Metrology Technician, Technical background in healthcare industry, Technical background in nutritional products industry, Technical background in laboratory diagnostics industry, Technical background in medical devices industry, Technical background in pharmaceutical industry
What You'll Do.
Service measuring and test equipment
Calibrate measuring and test equipment
Maintain measuring and test equipment
Perform service on equipment
Perform calibration on equipment
Perform maintenance on equipment
Apply metrology principles
Apply metrology theory
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Resolve measurement issues
Ensure tasks compliance with procedures
Ensure tasks compliance with standards
Ensure tasks compliance with GxP
Ensure tasks compliance with quality requirements
Ensure measurement traceability
Maintain measurement artifacts
Complete assigned workload
Communicate work status deviations
Communicate work problems
Communicate corrective action
Comply with safety policies
Comply with quality policies
Participate in safety audits
Participate in quality audits
Maintain technical expertise
Build relationships with team members
Build relationships with customers
Build relationships with personnel
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working as team member; Good communication channels
Full Job Description
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 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within our Global Engineering Services division. As the Metrology Technician you will service, calibrate and maintain a wide variety measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and measurement standards. **** **WHAT YOU WILL DO** * Safely and effectively performs service, calibration, and maintenance on a broadly defined scope of equipment and instruments as a Metrol
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