Inspector, QC

Title: Inspector, QC

Location: South Portland, ME

Duration: 11 Months

100% Onsite

Summary

The Instrument Quality Technician supports the Global Instruments Quality organization by performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, testing, and quality assurance activities on medical devices. This role operates with a high level of technical expertise and independence while ensuring compliance with ISO, FDA, and Abbott quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, cleaning, decontamination, disassembly, reassembly, and final acceptance testing of medical devices in compliance with ESD and safety procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues through accurate data analysis and interpretation.
• Independently approve repair decisions up to $2,000, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to other technicians; support Lead Technicians with complex repairs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and manage assigned tasks effectively.
• Analyze calibration and service data to ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
• Process and review Purchase Orders and Work Orders accurately and efficiently.
• Complete test records and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Lead routine lab cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing per SOPs.
• Inspect equipment, parts, and standards for defects, calibration status, and compliance prior to use.
• Support spare parts inventory management and assist with procurement of repair materials.
• Maintain strict compliance with industry standards, quality systems, and training requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment (ISO/FDA).
• Hands-on electro-mechanical repair or field service experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and optical diagrams.
• Experience working with medical instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of electromechanical technician experience in the medical device industry.

Competencies

• Proficiency with common computer applications (spreadsheets, databases, word processing).
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards for regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to engineers and cross-functional teams.

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.