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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Plano, TX location in Neuromodulation. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. The Technician I is responsible for performing inspection and testing of purchased materials, components and products in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists Supplier Quality Engineering with technical inspection support. **What You’ll Work On** + Perform first article incoming inspection of purchased components and inspection of production operations, including documenting inspection and audit results. Perform final product inspections against specification and procedural requirements. + Operates all associated test and measurement equipment as instructed and as documented in procedures. + Records inspection and test data as prescribed by written instructions and procedures. + Document nonconformances as appropriate. + Recommends changes to policies and procedures. + Monitor and/or perform calibration and maintenance of all test equipment and fixtures. + Initiate related documentation changes. + Collect data, summarize, and document test results. + Assist with or perform Gage R&R studies. + Assist with the selection, installation and programming of precision measuring equipment. + May assist in training other inspection staff in use of equipment. + Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. + Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. **Required Qualifications** + High School Diploma / GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. + 1-2 years’ experience in Quality performing inspections. + Experience with CMMs, optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure, and force gage testing. + Training in blueprint reading and experience with inspection sampling techniques. + Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485. + Good communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, database entry, and use of statistical software packages. + Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. + Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. + Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business environment. + Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. + Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. + Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner. + Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. + Must be willing to work overtime as required, including weekends + Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. **Preferred Qualifications** + Technical Diploma. + Prior medical device component inspection experience. + ASQ CMI certification. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $18.25 – $36.55 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 corpjat@abbott.com