Instrumentation Technician

Title: Instrumentation Technician

Location: South Portland, ME

Duration: 3 Months

100% Onsite

Summary:

This role involves maintaining and repairing medical devices by performing troubleshooting, testing, cleaning, and assembly tasks. The technician analyzes technical data, ensures equipment functions properly, and follows strict safety and quality standards such as ISO and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices. This includes cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly.
• Diagnose problems by accurately gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, either independently or by using job aids.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility by independently approving repairs up to a value of $2,000.
• Make cost-effective decisions to ensure efficient and budget-conscious maintenance.
• Analyze calibration and service data to verify the functionality of medical devices.
• Provide support to other technicians and teammates.
• Complete test records and work orders accurately and on time according to procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems and sub-components while following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space and instruments in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Inspect equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification/calibration status before use to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
• Complete assigned training before due dates to avoid delays.
• Set up and operate all equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate records, support spare parts inventory management, and assist team members in procuring replacement parts or special materials needed for repairs.

Basic Qualifications | Education

• 2-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume production environment following ISO and FDA regulations.
• Experience working in organizations that follow ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems and regulations.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and optical diagrams and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience in electromechanical repair, rebuild, or field service.
• Experience with medical instrumentation.

Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and quality standards and practices required in the manufacturing of Abbott products, demonstrated through personal work habits.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.