Associate Project Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Day1)

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Education assistance

Vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Abbott in Puerto Rico, Arecibo, is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to manage cost improvement, product/process and technology transfer projects across the site. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Process transfer activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role involves generating and executing validation protocols for equipment and processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 0-2 years of exposure in Operational Excellence, Process Validation and Development within the Medical Device Industry or Pharmaceutical Industries.
• Background/knowledge in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/Process Engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative and work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports and executes cost improvement, product/process, and technology transfer projects across site.
• Contributes to New Product Introduction (NPI), process transfers, and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Generates and executes validation protocols for equipment and processes.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure successful project implementation.
• Leads implementation of new or modified equipment and processes for cost reduction improvement.
• Evaluates manufacturing operations, including human factors, quality, inventory control, and production flow.
• Identifies and implements efficiency and productivity improvement projects.
• Optimizes resource utilization and establishes effective operational methods.
• Supports cost control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Applies data analysis, engineering principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drives sustainable process performance and operational excellence.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SolidWorks

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Work 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 Insurance (starting on Day1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days. 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.

Opportunity

This position works out of our Arecibo location in the CRM division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Shift: First shift‑ Monday to Friday

About the Role

As the Associate Project Engineer you will support to manage and execute cost improvement, product/process, and technology transfer projects thru the different phases. Will support New Products Introduction (NPI) and Process transfer activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Will be responsible to generate and execute validation protocols and coordinate work with corresponding functional areas for new or replaced equipment, or process changes.

What You’ll Do

• Supports and executes cost improvement, product/process, and technology transfer projects across site.
• Contributes to New Product Introduction (NPI), process transfers, and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Generates and executes validation protocols for equipment and processes.
• Coordinates cross‑functional activities to ensure successful project implementation.
• Leads implementation of new or modified equipment and processes for cost reduction improvement.
• Evaluates manufacturing operations, including human factors, quality, inventory control, and production flow.
• Identifies and implements efficiency and productivity improvement projects.
• Optimizes resource utilization and establishes effective operational methods.
• Supports cost control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Applies data analysis, engineering principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drives sustainable process performance and operational excellence.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 0-2 years of exposure in Operational Excellence, Process Validation and Development within the Medical Device Industry or Pharmaceutical Industries.
• Have background/knowledge in applications and software such as Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, SolidWorks.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge in the application and principles of Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Knowledge in Project Management.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to take initiative and work successfully in cross functional teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results‑oriented, challenging environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Candidate/incumbents should possess the following: – ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior. Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross functionally; demonstrated initiate and problem‑solving skills, critical thinking and ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and another computers software like Python and Auto CAD.

Salary

The base pay for this position is $45,000.00 – $89,800.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Working Conditions

Localidade Puerto Rico > Arecibo : Santana Industrial Park Interior Lot A, Road #2, Km 67.5

Localidades Adicionais

Turno de Trabalho Standard Viagem No Vigilância médica No Atividades de trabalho significativas Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Additional Information

Abbott is a company that offers opportunities iguais e acolhe e incentiva a diversidade em nossa força de trabalho.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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