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Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Technical Lead, Global Service” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in TX: $113k–$140k, median $125k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 3 certified filings for “Technical Lead, Global Service” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in TX: $113k–$140k, median $125k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Technician II
Position Summary
The Technician II is responsible for supporting manufacturing and testing operations for medical device products in a regulated production environment. This role performs assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and quality-related activities while ensuring compliance with established procedures, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards. The Technician II works independently on routine assignments and helps identify and resolve production and product issues.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform automated and manual testing of medical device products and components.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing and test equipment.
• Verify products meet visual, mechanical, electrical, and quality specifications.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality system requirements.
• Complete production documentation accurately to maintain device traceability and compliance.
• Identify product or process nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimize downtime and improve product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing efficiency efforts.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians and serve as a lead resource when needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Associate degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent technical training.
• Electronics or electrical coursework preferred for test-focused roles.
Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, medical device, electronics, or regulated production environment.
• Experience performing testing, troubleshooting, assembly, or equipment operation.
• Ability to identify and resolve production or quality issues independently.
Preferred Skills
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and quality system requirements.
• IPC-610 certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
The base pay for this position is
$27.35 – $54.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:
United States > Pleasanton : 6035 Stoneridge Dr
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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
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