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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth location in the EP division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the R&D Technician III, you'll have the chance to be responsible for the entire 3D printing lifecycle work in Abbott’s 3D printing lab at the Plymouth, MN location in our Electrophysiology division. In this role, you will enhance processing customer orders submitted via request system, 3D model file preparation, printing, post-processing, packaging, and shipping. Each day offers new projects, new customers, and new challenges, critical thinking to solve problems quickly, and direct involvement in the mission to deliver high quality models to our customers.

What You’ll Work On

• Operate all 3D printer technologies including: 3D Systems, Stratasys, and FormLabs

• CAD model pre-processing using Solidworks 2018 or later, preparing 3D models for printing

• Collaborate with our customers to conceptualize optimized design solutions for 3D printing

• Harvesting, cleaning, assembling, finishing, packaging, and shipping parts

• Conducting regular and preventative maintenance on the printers and associated lab equipment

• Interface with our vendors to troubleshoot equipment related issues

• Procure 3D printing materials to maintain inventory levels on-hand

• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve throughput efficiency, reduce cost, and improve the quality of the models delivered to our customers

• Ability to provide solutions to moderately complex or infrequently occurring problems by using existing precedents or procedures

• Ensure quality system requirements are being met

• Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott Policies

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Technical/Associates Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

• 4+ years of work experience operating and maintaining 3D printing equipment

• Exposure to a variety of post-process finishing techniques (e.g. sanding, polishing, spray painting, resin dipping, etc.)

• Experience working with vendors to procure materials and troubleshoot equipment related issues

• Experience using SolidWorks 2018 or later versions

• Experience using engineering measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers

• Experience using Microsoft Office products

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

• Ability to work effectively within a team 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

• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification

• Experience using CAM applications (e.g. Solidworks CAM or Mastercam) or willingness to learn through OTJ

• Experience generating and importing anatomical models from CT Scan data (e.g. Materialise - Mimics/3Matic) or importing 3D scanned data into SolidWorks or willingness to learn through OTJ

Apply Now

• 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

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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