Manufacturing Engineer Technician - Intermediate

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Technician - 1st Shift (05:00 AM – 01:30 PM)

Location: 2375 Morse Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift (05:00 AM – 01:30 PM)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Technician - Intermediate to provide technical support for manufacturing equipment, production processes, and engineering activities in a medical device manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, installing, and modifying production equipment while supporting manufacturing operations, process improvements, root cause investigations, and employee training. The position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to maximize equipment uptime, productivity, and product quality.

This position primarily supports 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM). Schedule adjustments and limited overtime may be required based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Equipment Support

• Support manufacturing lines by ensuring equipment and materials are available and operational at shift startup.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct equipment adjustments and process parameter changes in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed.

Engineering Support

• Interpret engineering drawings and evaluate equipment and materials against specifications.
• Assist with assembly of new fixtures and modifications to existing fixtures.
• Install, validate, and support new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Support efforts to improve yield, reduce cycle times, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and manufacturing investigations.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Perform device dissections and collect manufacturing data.
• Support root cause investigations through data logging, trending, and corrective actions.
• Identify manufacturing-related issues and assist with implementation of corrective actions.
• Communicate issues and resolutions effectively across shifts and production teams.

Training & Documentation

• Train and certify manufacturing associates on production processes and standard work procedures.
• Support development, revision, and maintenance of manufacturing documentation and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with medical device manufacturing standards, regulations, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Technical Diploma in an Engineering or Technical discipline preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in:
• Manufacturing Operations Support, or
• Engineering Support roles.
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking).

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Fixture assembly experience.
• Basic machining experience.
• Soldering skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience working in a controlled-access or cleanroom environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Work Environment

• Medical device manufacturing environment.
• Requires adherence to quality standards, manufacturing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Work may be performed in controlled-access or cleanroom environments.
• Requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving while supporting production operations.

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.