AbbVie
AbbVie

Equipment Engineer (Electromechanical) Temporary 12 months, Visa required

RoleOperations
LevelMid Level
LocationHeredia, Costa Rica
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted3 weeks ago
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About the role

Company Description:

About Abb Vie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description:

Ensure the reliability of equipment used at Abb Vie and manage the procurement, installation, maintenance, and control of equipment to meet safety, quality, and production objectives, while complying with the safety and ergonomics standards and procedures established by the company.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Carry out improvement projects for equipment used in the production area.

  2. Advise various cross-functional groups on improvement projects regarding electromechanics and/or the installation, relocation, and testing of equipment at Abb Vie.

  3. Coordinate and supervise the installation, relocation, and testing of equipment requested by project or process engineering.

  4. Obtain quotes from suppliers for repairs and the purchase of new or replacement equipment.

  5. Update stakeholders on equipment status during production meetings to ensure proper equipment operation.

  6. Review and approve preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with company requirements and procedures.

  7. Train maintenance technicians based on the competencies and skills required by the engineering department.

  8. Execute and close out discrepancy reports and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) assigned to the maintenance department.

  9. Manage spare parts inventory periodically to ensure equipment availability.

  10. Monitor department metrics in accordance with company requirements.

  11. Ensure compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements by adhering to internal policies and procedures; ensure compliance through the adoption of strategies, internal controls, communication, and necessary training.

  12. Continuously improve EHS results through commitment and active participation in all EHS-related initiatives.

  13. Perform all other duties inherent to the role and those assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent in a technical field or related experience.
  • Intermediate English proficiency (B2 level).
  • American Visa
  • At least three (3) years of experience in the electronics industry.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in the medical device industry.
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a Technical Drafter (electrical/mechanical drafting)

Additional Information:

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

Benefits and perks

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Learning Budget

Vision Insurance

Required skills

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

About AbbVie

Heredia

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