Posted:
3/5/2026, 5:06:33 AM
Location(s):
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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:
The Opportunity
Asthe Manufacturing Technician III supports the development and implementation of 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; supports the activities related to instalation and validation of production lines as well as the lifecycle managment of equipments.
What You’ll Do
• Daily support to the manufacturing activities in order to to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost and production.
• Maintains systems that support the monitoring of key performance indicators such as yield, per operators, reject parettos, etc. If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropiate changes.
• Lead yield/productivity analysis & improvement plans. Analyzes defective material to identify probable cause.
• Executes installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements.
• Supports on the identification, selection and purchasing equipment/fixtures according to production requirements.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.
• Able to interpret product requirements and specifications. Understands potential risks related to product malfunctions.
• Has clear criteria of conforming/ non conforming product and the test methods used for verifying conformance.
• Drives/executes change requets process within the area as required. Supports DL's training process.
• Work in a cross functional team environment.
• • Paticipates in the identification and investigation of Non-conforming products. Uses Root cause problem solving techniques to identify and eliminate causes.
Required Qualifications
High school degree.
3+ years of expirience in similar roles, knowledge in manufacturing process.
Capable to perform data analysis and data collection in excel or other software.
Strong computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,Visio).
Capable to support investigations using root cause problem solving methodologies.
Demonstrated knowledge/expertise in a specific technical/Engineering area.
Willing to travel
Basis English level to Intermediate Commands of English
Preferred Qualifications
Technical/Engineering Studies are preferred.
5+ years in a Medical Device Manufacturing or similar environment is preferred.
Knowledge of FDA, GMP and ISO guidelines.
Desired experience in validations execution.
Shift A: (Monday to Friday 6:00am a 3:30pm)
100% on site.
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.
The base pay for this position is
N/A/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical