Manufacturing Engineer Ii

The Opportunity This position works out of our Costa Rica – Alajuela location in the Electrophysiology 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 II, 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.
Based on key performance indicators data such as yield, nonconforming material or leadtime.
If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropriate changes.Performs installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements.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.Maintains manufacturing systems such as SAP routers and BOM's current.SHIFT AdminRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree, in STEM careers.2+ years of working experience on similar roles.Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required.Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).Willing to travel.Intermediate Command of English to Advance Command of English language.Shift AdminPreferred 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