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  EP Division.  In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) 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, 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

• Daily support to the manufacturing activities in order to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost and production.

• Monitors and analyzes data related to 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. Understands product cost components and its interactions, (direct & indirect material costs, MUV, labor, overhead). Uses product cost knowledge to identify risks and opportunities.

• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.

• Performs installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements. That includes equipment, process, product and test method validations.

• Identifies, selects, and purchases equipment/fixtures according to production requirements, due to obsolescence, redundancy or line capacity expansion.

• Leads or supports CAPA investigation processes, or exception documents such as complaints investigations.

• Leads or support continuous improvement projects for any of the main key areas: safety, quality and production.

• Maintains MP's current and compliant to regulations. Ensures practices at the manufacturing floor adhere to them. • Supports DL's & IDL's training process.

• Participates with external cross functional teams (ie, RA, R&D, QA) representing the ME function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM careers (required).
• 2+ years of experience on similar roles (manufacturing/process).
• Experience leading validation plans for medical industry products and processes and leading root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO and GMP guidelines.
• Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point). 
• Willing to travel.
• Fully bilingual (English / Spanish) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience on medical device industry desired.
• Performance management.

Shift B (Monday to Friday 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm).

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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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