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Abbott · 2 hours ago

Inspector, QC

South Portland, ME

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The position of Inspector, QC involves performing advanced troubleshooting and repairs on medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing support to other technicians.

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Responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly, while adhering to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures

Resolve complex problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data with high accuracy and insight

Demonstrate financial responsibility by independently approving repairs up to $2,000

Make cost-effective decisions to ensure efficient and budget-conscious repairs

Provide advanced support to other technicians and lead technical training sessions

Work autonomously with minimal supervision, effectively managing tasks and making informed decisions independently

Assist Lead Technicians with advanced repairs

Handle and maneuver small components and parts

Analyze calibration and service data to verify compliance with acceptance criteria

Oversee the processing, review, and routing of Purchase/Work Orders for approval, ensuring efficiency and accuracy

Complete detailed test records and work orders according to procedures with high accuracy and timeliness

Lead routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Inspect equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification/calibration status prior to use, and recommend improvements

Ensure strict compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices

Complete assigned training curriculum prior to due dates to avoid late training instances

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and increase throughput

Maintain accurate records, support the management of spare parts inventory and materials, and provide team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs

Qualification

ISO RegulationsFDA RegulationsElectromechanical RepairTechnical SpecificationsInstrumentation ExperienceComputer ApplicationsCommunication Skills

Required

2-year degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education

4+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA Regulations

Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations

Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and optical diagrams and technical specifications

Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience

Experience with instrumentation in the medical field

Preferred

4+ years' experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with instrumentation in the medical field

Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software

Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety/quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of Abbott products through personal work habits

Ability to clearly communicate ideas, problems and solutions to engineers