This is an open role to proactively prospect candidates for future opportunities at Abbott.

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. Health plan, life insurance, tuition, stock purchase plan, Asociación Solidarista, cafeteria subsidy, free parking lot, among others.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 diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Alajuela, Coyol location in the Vascular division that provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

What You’ll Do  

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the site's Calibration team, acting as the main point of contact for calibration service requests, including urgent calibrations. This involves prioritizing and efficiently assigning tasks based on the operational needs of the business.

Conduct root cause analysis on equipment found to be out of tolerance (OOT), ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Consolidate and analyze the area’s key performance indicators (KPIs), providing input for the site's monthly reports and proposing improvements based on trends and findings.

Plan calibration needs associated with production line movements or transfers, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Lead the planning, analysis, implementation, and support of calibrations in processes involving new equipment integration, acquisitions, remote plants, or product transfers, ensuring an effective metrological transition aligned with quality standards.

Shift: Admin (Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

On-Site position

 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related fieldKnowledge of metrologyMinimum of 5 years of experienceExperience supervising technical personnel or leading calibration projectsEnglish level: B2Experience in internal and external auditsManagement of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)Continuous improvement mindset and results-oriented approachStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExperience with ISO 17025

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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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