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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.

Job Title

Calibration Technician

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 (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 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 Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation Division.

Responsible for performing calibration functions on all testing and measuring equipment used throughout manufacturing operations. This role directly impacts the accuracy of the company’s measurement and process equipment, ensuring product quality and compliance with Quality Systems Requirements and other regulatory standards.

What You’ll Work On

+ Perform precise calibrations on measuring and testing equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures according to established procedures and the calibration schedule.

+ Coordinate calibration with certified external sources for equipment that cannot be maintained internally.

+ Maintain clear and accurate records to support timely problem identification, development of departmentalprocedures, and compliance with internal and external regulations.

Required Qualifications

+ High School Diploma / GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

+ Associate's degree or some college credits preferred.

+ Minimum 4 years of related work experience.

+ May also require a license or certification in the area of expertise.

+ Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area and working knowledge of Metrology and other related disciplines. Utilizes/interprets Engineering drawing and equipment specification documentation.

+ Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. (Cognitive Skills).

+ Assists in the evaluation, calibration of all area-specific equipment and systems.

+ May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans and calibration. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity, critical thinking and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods.

This position is essential to maintaining product quality and meeting compliance requirements by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all measurement and process equipment.

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $22.45 – $44.85 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 [email protected]