Manufacturing Engineering Technician

About the role

This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location in Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business. This is a Senior Manufacturing Technician role supporting a new product launch and serving as a key technical resource on the operations floor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line technical lead supporting the Operations team and mentoring junior technicians and assemblers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment, process, and production issues in real time
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced team members
• Support new production equipment, process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and new product introductions (NPI)
• Apply and promote lean manufacturing principles, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Train and instruct production personnel in manufacturing and testing procedures
• Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tooling, and equipment to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Interpret test data, analyze product performance, and drive yield improvement initiatives
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure continuous operation of production equipment
• Lead or support root cause investigations, including scrap analysis and process deviation reviews
• Summarize and communicate technical findings across shifts and cross-functional teams clearly and effectively

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school certification, or equivalent training in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 3–6+ years of manufacturing technician experience or equivalent technical education
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a technical role troubleshooting production lines or equipment
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently
• Strong ability to work both independently and within a fast-paced team environment
• Experience working with and supporting assemblers and non-technical personnel
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and influence others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and effective email communication
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI)
• Familiarity with regulated environments (FDA, ISO, GMP)

Skills

• Innovative
• Resourceful
• Capable of working with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective in cross-functional team environments
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working on state-of-the-art medical device technology.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shifts Needed:

• 1st Shift: Mon – Thurs, Approximately 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Mon – Thurs, Approximately 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: Fri – Sun, Approximately 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Precise times may shift to accommodate business needs.)

Candidates should be willing to support overtime and have flexibility to assist across shifts for training or coverage as needed. Flexibility is strongly preferred.