JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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 Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the Structural Heart Division.  In Abbott’s Structural Heart (SH) 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 Manufacturing Engineer I, you will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; is also responsible for the activities related to installation and validation of production lines as well as the lifecycle management of equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Assures that production lines output meets the specifications of the product. Has clear criteria of conforming/ non-conforming product and the test methods used for verifying conformance.
• Daily support to the manufacturing activities in order to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost and production.
• Maintains systems that support the monitoring of key performance indicators such as yield, nonconforming material or lead-time. If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropriate changes.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Uses basic statistic tools.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM careers or participant of Abbott internship program or technician with 100% courses completed of a bachelor’s degree STEM career program and currently studying (final project in process).
• 0 to 2+ years of working experience on similar roles.
• Intermediate Commands of English to Advance Command of English.
• Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required. 
• Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Willing to travel.
• Shift B (Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 10:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am to 3:30pm.
• Onsite

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired experience in validation plans for medical industry products and processes.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP and ISO guidelines.
• Experienced in problem solving methodologies.
• Previous experience supporting NCMR /CAPA investigations.
• Experience with the use of business support systems and software: ERP /MRP (SAP), Minitab, Infinity QS and INFOR (or equivalent calibrations /maintenance systems).
• Experience in manufacturing support laboratories in regulated industries is a plus.

Apply Now

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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The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

        

LOCATION:

Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Crcww2Nt (Costa Rica)

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment