**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 Alajuela, Zona Franca Coyol location in EP Business. 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.**What You'll Do**This position executes Documentation Control activities which includes:The manufacturing technician position 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.- 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.- Support yield/productivity analysis & improvement plans. Analyzes defective material to identify probable cause.- Support in the performance of installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements.- Supports the purchasing process of 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.- Execute change requests with the support of the ME. Supports DL's training process.- Supports DL's training process.- Paticipates in the identification and investigation of Non-conforming products. Supports the root cause identification.- Support process improvement activities.**Required Qualifications**High school degree as minimum.2+ 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).**Preferred Qualifications**Basis English level / Required Preferred Qualifications & EducationTechnical/Engineering Studies are preferred.3+ years in a Medical Device Manufacturing or similar environment.Intermediate English Level (written and speaking)Capable to support investigations using root cause problem solving methodologies.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.
