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Engineer, R&D

Location1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Work TypeContract/Temp
Positions1 Position
Salary RangeUS$38 - 41 per hour
Published At:2 hours ago
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Research Assistant
  • Researcher
  • Engineer
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Category: Engineering & Scientific, Engineering

Title: Engineer, R&D

Location: Des Plaines, Illinois

Duration: 12 Month's

100% Onsite

Job Description:

  • Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing internal Abbott Alinity instruments
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine service to ensure optimal instrument performance
  • Execute calibrations and hardware/software updates
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software issues
  • Comfortable interacting with complicated electro-mechanical systems
  • Able to read schematics, technical drawings, and service manuals
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Previous experience servicing analytical, laboratory, or medical instruments is highly desired

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.

  • Published on 28 Apr 2026, 4:14 PM