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INTRODUCTION
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.
Manufacturing Process Engineer II
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
The position of Manufacturing Process Engineer II is within our Infectious Disease Business located in Scarborough, ME. This role is responsible for all Manufacturing Equipment and equipment quality/cost savings initiatives, improving efficiency through material and process improvement, reducing material processing costs, and participating in new product design.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Develops processes based on product specifications and in consideration to process and test method capabilities.
- Evaluates process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Uses problem solving and statistical tools and makes sound design recommendations.
- Manages program compliance with Quality requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).
- Can identify work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.).
- Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- Conducts tests, collects and formats data, and assists in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs).
- Assists in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols.
- Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.
- Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system, including supporting Quality Incidents and CAPA investigations and actions.
- Analyzes raw material specifications to ensure appropriate features and limits are in place to support company manufacturing process.
- Evaluates company initiated raw material changes and coordinates appropriate testing and validation as required.
- Works to reduce costs in all areas of manufacturing by analyzing current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement.
- Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient, and safe processes.
- Conducts preventative maintenance audits and compliance with SOPs, ISO, FDA, and cGMP requirements.
- Researches engineering solutions to a diverse set of challenges in production and development.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
- Multitasking: Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining productivity across different activities.
- Self-Motivated: Demonstrates a proactive attitude, consistently drives personal and team goals, seeks avenues of learning and growth, and maintains high productivity with minimal external supervision.
- Verbal and Written Communication: Effectively conveys ideas in both individual and group settings, adapting style and methods to suit the audience’s needs, both verbally and in writing.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: The ability to dissect a situation, issue, or problem into smaller components or trace its implications methodically.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates professional cooperation by working together harmoniously with others, being an integral part of a team, respecting others’ contributions, and aligning personal goals with those of the team.
ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Mathematical Aptitude: Experience in working with mathematical concepts such as ANSI/AQL, probability, and statistics.
- Financial Fluency: Exposure to understanding and effectively using various financial skills related to production, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Profitability Analysis, Pricing Strategy, and Inventory Management.
- Data Analytics: Experience in Data Analytics, understanding of data sources, compiling, statistical analysis, and sampling plans.
- CAD: Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing software for designing system layouts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Technical experience in mechanical, biomedical, industrial, or chemical engineering.
- Experience in performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses.
- Experience in Microsoft Suites software. (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
- Experience in change management principles and processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
- Experience with statistical analysis software. (Minitab or JMP preferred)
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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.
Divisional Information
Diagnostics
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

INTRODUCTION
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.
Manufacturing Process Engineer II
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
The position of Manufacturing Process Engineer II is within our Infectious Disease Business located in Scarborough, ME. This role is responsible for all Manufacturing Equipment and equipment quality/cost savings initiatives, improving efficiency through material and process improvement, reducing material processing costs, and participating in new product design.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Develops processes based on product specifications and in consideration to process and test method capabilities.
- Evaluates process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Uses problem solving and statistical tools and makes sound design recommendations.
- Manages program compliance with Quality requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).
- Can identify work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.).
- Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- Conducts tests, collects and formats data, and assists in analysis of engineering studies (DOEs).
- Assists in start up of new equipment and execution of validation protocols.
- Participates in technical design reviews for process equipment and product design and requirements documents.
- Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system, including supporting Quality Incidents and CAPA investigations and actions.
- Analyzes raw material specifications to ensure appropriate features and limits are in place to support company manufacturing process.
- Evaluates company initiated raw material changes and coordinates appropriate testing and validation as required.
- Works to reduce costs in all areas of manufacturing by analyzing current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement.
- Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient, and safe processes.
- Conducts preventative maintenance audits and compliance with SOPs, ISO, FDA, and cGMP requirements.
- Researches engineering solutions to a diverse set of challenges in production and development.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
- Multitasking: Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining productivity across different activities.
- Self-Motivated: Demonstrates a proactive attitude, consistently drives personal and team goals, seeks avenues of learning and growth, and maintains high productivity with minimal external supervision.
- Verbal and Written Communication: Effectively conveys ideas in both individual and group settings, adapting style and methods to suit the audience’s needs, both verbally and in writing.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: The ability to dissect a situation, issue, or problem into smaller components or trace its implications methodically.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates professional cooperation by working together harmoniously with others, being an integral part of a team, respecting others’ contributions, and aligning personal goals with those of the team.
ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Mathematical Aptitude: Experience in working with mathematical concepts such as ANSI/AQL, probability, and statistics.
- Financial Fluency: Exposure to understanding and effectively using various financial skills related to production, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Profitability Analysis, Pricing Strategy, and Inventory Management.
- Data Analytics: Experience in Data Analytics, understanding of data sources, compiling, statistical analysis, and sampling plans.
- CAD: Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing software for designing system layouts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Technical experience in mechanical, biomedical, industrial, or chemical engineering.
- Experience in performing engineering calculations, controlled tests, statistical analyses.
- Experience in Microsoft Suites software. (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
- Experience in change management principles and processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
- Experience with statistical analysis software. (Minitab or JMP preferred)
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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.
Divisional Information
Diagnostics
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing
Verify your credential maps to a TN category
TN visa Manufacturing roles must fit a recognized USMCA occupation list category, typically Industrial Engineer or Scientific Technician. Confirm your degree field aligns with the specific job duties before approaching any employer, not after.
Target manufacturers with recent visa filings
Search for employers with recent visa filings in manufacturing and industrial engineering roles. These companies have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and may be open to supporting qualified candidates for TN status. Focus on organizations that have sponsored professional positions before, as they understand the support letter requirements and credential evaluation process needed for TN visa applications.
Find TN-ready manufacturing employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify manufacturing employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from applying to companies whose HR teams have no TN filing experience and will stall your offer.
Build a role-specific support letter before your offer finalizes
Your employer's TN support letter must detail how your duties qualify as a specialty occupation under USMCA. Ask hiring managers to describe responsibilities in engineering or scientific terms, not generalized production management language that CBP officers routinely question.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on quality assurance titles
Quality control and process improvement titles receive closer CBP review than Industrial Engineer titles. Bring your degree credentials, a detailed job offer, and any professional certifications to your port-of-entry appointment to address qualification questions on the spot.
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Find Manufacturing JobsManufacturing TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing job titles actually qualify for a TN visa?
The USMCA occupation list covers Industrial Engineers, Materials Engineers, Metallurgical Engineers, and Scientific Technicians or Technologists when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Titles like Production Supervisor or Plant Manager generally do not qualify because they don't require a specific engineering or science degree, even at large manufacturers.
How does TN compare to H-1B for manufacturing professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so you can secure authorization in a single day at the port of entry. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly 25 percent selection odds and a multi-month wait. For Mexican citizens, TN still avoids the lottery but requires consular processing with a limited annual allocation, which is still more predictable than H-1B.
Can I find manufacturing employers who already sponsor TN visas?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for manufacturing employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies whose HR teams have never processed a TN application. Filtering by sponsorship type at the search stage significantly reduces the back-and-forth with recruiters unfamiliar with the process.
Does my Canadian or Mexican engineering degree qualify for TN purposes?
CBP and USCIS both accept foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Canadian four-year engineering degrees are routinely accepted without additional evaluation. Mexican degree holders should carry official transcripts and, where possible, a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, since CBP officers vary in their familiarity with Mexican institutional programs.
What happens if my manufacturing employer wants to change my job duties after TN approval?
Material changes to your role, such as shifting from process engineering to general operations management, can affect TN validity because your status is tied to the specific qualifying occupation in your original approval. If duties shift significantly, your employer should file a new TN petition or letter before the change takes effect to avoid a gap in authorized employment.
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