Test Technician

About the role

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 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.

The Opportunity

We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our Irving, TX location is hiring a Test Technician. This individual will work under general supervision; this position is responsible for the production of high-quality medical device instruments. This position includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices in a controlled manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Performs testing of electronic components and assemblies using automated test equipment.
• May perform mechanical assembly of electromechanical subassemblies and devices.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions. May instruct others in the use of all manuals, test procedures and documentation associated with specialized equipment.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematics and complex test procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics.
• Maintains accurate records to ensure Device History Records and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products.
• Prioritizes work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.
• Positively represents the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information.
• Supports 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, ISO or other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and use of complex tools and equipment specific to functional areas
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• 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
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to hand and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed for specific job functions
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel and crouch

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic assembly and test in a medical device industry preferred
• Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred
• Ability to work scheduled overtime as required is preferred

Additional information

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Pay and benefits

The base pay for this position is $18.45 – $36.85/hour

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

• JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
• DIVISION: CRDx Core Diagnostics
• LOCATION: United States > Irving: LC-8

Additional Locations

• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis