The Opportunity
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Senior Quality Technician is responsible for inspection and for ensuring all product specifications are met to comply with regulatory IDEV standards.
What You’ll Work On
- Perform routine and First Article mechanical and visual inspections of procured materials, manufactured product, tooling and / or processes per IDEV documentation (drawings, specifications, procedures, workmanship standards and RII’s).
- Create and document inspection routines and instruct others in the operation and use of measurement equipment.
- Document DHRs, log sheets as required.
- Document non-conformances for yield information.
- Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Confer with supervisor and engineers on recommendations. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Required Qualifications
High school education or equivalentA minimum of four years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentMust have excellent written and oral communication skills.Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of three years inspection experience in a medical device or related company preferred (CMI, CQT or equivalent certification highly preferred).Ability to write compound / complex sentences and read simple instructions in EnglishAbility to perform expanded basic arithmetic calculationsAbility to multitask and able to act independently with minimal supervision in semi-structured assignments.Computer skills - Ability to perform basic computer operations and utilize intermediate features of software packages such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Manufacturing ERP systems, etc.