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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

　　This role of Facilities Equipment Maintenance Administrator is within our Cardiometabolic Business Unit located in San Diego, California.

　　Working under minimal supervision, performs relatively operational checks, preventative maintenance checks and accuracy verifications of measurement and test equipment used in production, and research and development (R&D).

　　SCHEDULE: 9:00 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Manage equipment preventive maintenance and calibration activities through Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

　　Maintain accurate written and calibration records and calibrate new components according to written protocols.

　　Support internal and external audits.

　　Collaborate to draft procedures and ensure requirements are accurate and achievable.

　　Utilizing various measurement/test equipment and computers, calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards.

　　Writes calibration procedures, prepares documentation, inputs data, and generates reports.

　　Reviews equipment calibration and maintenance procedures, proposed engineering changes, tooling prints and other documentation for appropriateness and accuracy.

　　Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, documents, drawings, and requirements.

　　Disassemble, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment.

　　Applies theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify route cause of calibration problems.

　　Perform relatively complex assignments and solves problems that may have a variety of solutions.

　　Adapt existing work methods to different situations.

　　Resolves unusual, nonstandard problems.

　　May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel; reviews work of lower-level employees for quality and content; serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced staff in solving more complex problems.

　　Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

　　Collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

　　Required

　　High school Diploma/GEDPreferred

　　6-8 years related experience.

　　Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines including QSR, ISO 13485.

　　Proficient in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

　　Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate standard Metrology instruments.

　　Proficient in the use of various database and data analysis programs.

　　Able to carry out experiments following established guidelines and summarize results accurately.

　　Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred.

　　Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

　　Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

　　Knowledge and ability to use MS Office and other manufacturing systems.

　　Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

　　Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

　　WHAT WE OFFER

　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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　　The base pay for this position is $28.95 – $57.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]