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Hologic

Develops medical devices for early detection

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAlajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational technical education or a completed technical program of at least 350 hours.
  • Perseverance, results orientation, communication, trust and integrity, problem-solving, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install, adjust, and regulate production equipment to ensure proper operation and comply with company safety and quality standards.
  • Provide daily technical support and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment and fixtures used in manufacturing assembled devices in CER, Non-CER, and external areas.
  • Coordinate with the direct manager to request or coordinate the creation and modification of parts for fixtures, machines, equipment, and production needs to support process or equipment improvements.
  • Identify and communicate critical spare parts and tools needed for the proper operation of assigned processes to the immediate manager.
  • Enter equipment and fixtures into the PLM (Agile) system by creating the required IDs for new equipment inclusion when requested by department customers.
  • Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities related to unit KPIs, including yields, scrap, and equipment and fixture downtime.
  • Provide backup technical support to colleagues in other production areas or processes in coordination with the supervisor to ensure process coverage and business continuity.
  • Support engineering studies, tests, and investigations of calibrated equipment found out of tolerance, in coordination with the supervisor or a higher-level technician, to inform future process or equipment changes and improvements.
  • Perform validation activities, including dry runs, IQs, OQs, PQs/PPQs, TMV, and software validation, in coordination with the supervisor or a higher-level technician to support production and regulatory needs.
  • Prepare reports requested by the immediate supervisor, such as passdown, equipment downtime, investigations, and hours worked.
  • Complete technical tasks and assignments given by the immediate manager.
  • Attend operational excellence meetings, including daily department alignment meetings and level 1 and 1.5 meetings as applicable.
  • Contact domestic and international suppliers to request technical information or acquire new equipment.
  • Generate purchase requisitions for equipment, fixtures, and tools needed to ensure business continuity.
  • Work overtime when required to ensure business continuity.
  • Attend and support Gemba walks when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of statistical concepts and applications, including histograms, averages, Pareto charts, and standard deviation.
  • Basic proficiency in Kepner-Tregoe problem-solving.
  • Basic proficiency in CAD using SolidWorks.
  • English proficiency at A1 level or higher.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Basic knowledge of the internet and email.

About the Company

Hologic

Develops medical devices for early detection

Hologic develops medical devices and diagnostic products for breast health, skeletal health, diagnostics, GYN surgery, and medical aesthetics. Its tests and imaging devices help hospitals and labs screen, diagnose, and guide treatment, while surgical and aesthetic tools support procedures. Revenue comes from product sales and related services. The company aims to improve health by enabling early detection and effective treatment worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
1985

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