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Abbott · 6 hours ago

Metrologist, Calibration

Plymouth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$23.25/hr - $46.55/hr

6+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Metrologist, Calibration role involves performing calibrations and accuracy verification of measurement and test equipment used in production, product development, and research and development, while working under minimal supervision.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Utilizing various measurement/test equipment and computers, calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards using Fluke MetCal / MetTeam automated calibration software

Calibrates inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) to written protocols

Maintain accurate written and calibration records with the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) database

Apply existing work methods to different situations and solves problems ranging from recurring/routine to complex situations

Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains measuring and indicating instruments

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

Reviews laboratory reports, procedures, proposed engineering changes, tooling prints and 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

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, ISO-13485 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

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Qualification

Fluke MetCal / MetTeamCalibration of test equipmentPMEL certificationASQ Certified Calibration TechnicianMetrology instruments operationTechnical communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

6 or more years of progressively more responsible related work experience in the calibration of test equipment

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

Established eye-hand coordination, the capability to work with small precision devices and frequently used hand tools, a comprehensive knowledge of the calibration and test equipment, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in technical terminology, and perform a range of mathematical calculations and measurements

The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills

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

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects

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

Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance