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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Predictive Maintenance Engineering Technician (1st shift)

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 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 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 Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You'll Work On

The Predictive Maintenance Engineering Tech leads and coordinates PDM Tech maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. The role focuses on troubleshooting equipment issues, preventing recurrence, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve performance. This position directly affects plant productivity, product quality, and regulatory compliance, including equipment change control.

The Predictive Maintenance Engineering Tech is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and providing services for the plant's predictive maintenance program (PDM program).  The PDM program is focused on identifying equipment problems through a variety of testing methods, then recommending necessary corrective actions and appropriate follow-up testing and monitoring.  The Predictive Maintenance Engineering Tech will also evaluate all plant systems for inclusion in the PDM program.  The current methods in use are vibrational analysis, infrared temperature scanning and imaging, and ultrasonic/acoustic monitoring.

• Ensure all EHS and quality standards are adhered to.
• Develop and help to lead the strategy around PDM and deployment across the site. 
• Heavy focus on analytics from testing and monitoring.
• Recommendations around new tools and technologies that can improve the impact of the PDM team.
• Collect PDM data on a regular basis (varies depending on equipment, system, and testing type.
• Build, populate, and maintain equipment database related to PDM tech activities.
• Determine appropriate monitoring methodologies and frequencies: create/maintain PM documentation.
• Evaluate plant equipment and systems for inclusion in the PDM program.
• Perform mechanical tasks in connection with PDM activities and testing.
• Perform planning activities associated with PDM activities. (Define PM routes and job plans)
• Prepare and distribute reports and presentations to plant stakeholders on a regular basis
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment reliability issues as they arise.
• Participate in cross-functional problems solving exercises (RCA’s, LSS projects, training)
• Train and develop new PDM technicians.
• Routinely analyze equipment problems, evaluate repair alternatives, and decide on appropriate courses of action. 

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2-5 years of experience in maintenance related field
• Technical diploma
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong technical and leadership skills
• Electrical or engineering technology preferred
  Specific (PdM, vibration analysis) technical degree/certificates preferred

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) 

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* 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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is

$29.55 – $59.05/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf