**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 livesAs the Manufacturing Engineer II, you will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; is also responsible for 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, nonconforming material or leadtime. If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropiate changes.- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Use basic statistic tools.- Performs installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements. That includes equipments, process, product and test method validations.- Identifies, selects, and purchases equipment/fixtures according to production requirements, due to obsolescence, redundancy or line capacity expansion. Has direct relation with vendors to define equipment suitability.- Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed. Has knowledge and expertise on product requirements and specifications.- Understands potential risks related to product malfunctions.**Required Qualifications**- Bachelor's Degree in STEM careers.- 2+ years of expirience in similar roles.- Intermediate Command of English.- Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required.- Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).- Willing to travel.- ** SHIFT B****Preferred Qualifications**- Desired experience in validation plans for medical industry products and processes and root cause problem solving methodologies.- Knowledge of FDA, GMP and ISO guidelines.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.
