Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician IV works at Abbott’s Coyol Free Zone site within the Structural Heart Division. The role focuses on developing and implementing cost‑effective manufacturing processes that meet product specifications and quality standards, while supporting equipment lifecycle management and line validation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily support to manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, cost, and production targets.
• Maintain and monitor key performance indicators such as yield, operator efficiency, and reject rates.
• Lead yield and productivity analyses and drive improvement plans.
• Analyze defective material to determine root causes.
• Execute installation and validation of new or existing production lines in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in equipment and fixture selection, purchasing, calibration, maintenance, and repair coordination.
• Interpret product requirements, assess risk, and apply conformance criteria.
• Manage change requests and support training initiatives.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to investigate non‑conforming products and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical field.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical skills for KPI monitoring and root‑cause problem solving.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Effective teamwork and communication within a cross‑functional environment.

Required skills

• Manufacturing process optimization
• Equipment installation and validation
• Calibration and maintenance coordination
• Yield and productivity analysis
• Root‑cause analysis techniques

What we offer

• Career development within a global healthcare leader.
• Recognition as a top workplace for diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to work on innovative structural heart devices.
• Supportive environment encouraging personal and professional growth.