Manufacturing Engineer I
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 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 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.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.Estimates validation activities cost and assures it is budgeted withing financial cycle.Identifies, selects, and purchases equipment/fixtures according to production requirements, due to obsolescence, redundancy or line capacity expansion.Participates in the identification and investigation of Non-conforming products. Uses Root cause problem solving techniques to identify and eliminate causes, implements controls and define preventive activities.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in STEM careers.Participant of Abbott internship program or technician with 100% courses completed of a STEM career bachelor’s degree program, and currently studying (final project in process). 0-2 years of manufacturing/process.Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required. PE license is a plus.Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point). Willing to travel.Intermediate command of English language.Available to work on Shift B (Monday to Friday 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday 8_00 am to 3:30 pm).Works 100% on site.Preferred QualificationsDesired experience in validation plans for medical industry products and processes and root cause problem solving methodologiesKnowledge of FDA, GMP and ISO guidelines.