Technician I, Manufacturing

Title: Technician I, Manufacturing

Location: Sylmar, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Shifts: 7am - 4pm

100% Onsite

Summary:

MES is the electronic database which production uses to track and document the build of each product. The main responsibility of the MES Associate 2 is to support the use of the MES system in the manufacturing/production environment and create new MES code for any new product design. An MES Associate 2 shall also be responsible to train an MES Associate 1, Engineer, and operator in use of the MES system and processes applicable to their needs.

Responsibilities:

• Build complex MES code in Microsoft excel, test MES code, implement into MES, and release MES codes into production. Process is defined by engineering and business requirements.
• Supports production on implementing back-up tooling in MES; and troubleshooting processes and equipment related issues to MES.
• Provide training on all aspects of MES, ensuring comprehensive understanding and effective application in daily operations.
• Lead the implementation of MES processes for increasingly complex jobs, ensuring engineers provide all necessary inputs for accurate MES code development. This includes managing projects with a higher volume of code and more intricate error handling, while meeting program management deadlines.
• Knowledgeable of Windchill, Abbott (BO) Reporting, SAP, Infor, IQS, Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Sharepoint). Provide SME insight for all related MES programs and processes.
• Effectively collaborates with cross-function teams (including Engineering, Productions, MES IT, MES MSS, Technicians, Planning and other sites) to coordinate MES-related activities. Responsible for managing MES code releases in partnership with the engineering team, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Interact with MES MSS and MES IT team to prioritize and request code support
• Implement quality of life process improvements to help streamline productions, and assess if MES content changes with change orders (COs).
• Provide engineers’ requests for production unit’s build history report in MES.

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years
• The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented individual with strong troubleshooting skills, who is comfortable leading meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in computer applications, such as, Microsoft Excel. Prior experience as a Medical Device operator and experience in MES
• Key qualification includes previous experience in training employees in MES (Manufacturing Execution System) processes, demonstrating both technical expertise and strong communication skills.

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.