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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
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 Laborer
Verify your credential documentation in advance
TN manufacturing roles require proof of relevant training, apprenticeship certificates, or technical diplomas. Gather your credentials before applying, consular officers and CBP agents assess these documents at the border or interview, not after.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's experience with federal work authorization. Search for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, aerospace, or food processing that already run structured onboarding for cross-border hires.
Distinguish your role from general labor positions
CBP scrutinizes manufacturing laborer classifications closely. Roles tied to specialized equipment operation, quality control, or certified trade skills are more defensible than general assembly descriptions. Ask your offer letter to name your specific duties.
Search TN-specific manufacturing jobs on Migrate Mate
Filtering by TN visa sponsorship before you apply saves weeks of back-and-forth. Migrate Mate surfaces manufacturing employers actively offering TN sponsorship, so you can focus outreach on companies already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican workers.
Confirm the employer will provide a support letter before your port of entry
Your employer must prepare a support letter documenting your role and qualifications before your TN application. For Canadians, present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry. For Mexicans, your employer's letter supports your application at a U.S. consulate. Plan for consular appointment timelines by building at least six to eight weeks into your expected start date.
Prepare a TN support letter listing your exact duties
A detailed employer support letter naming your job title, wage, duration, and specific manufacturing tasks strengthens your CBP or consular file. Vague letters are the leading cause of TN requests for additional evidence at the border.
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Find Manufacturing Laborer JobsManufacturing Laborer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Laborer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visa eligibility requires the position to fit an approved USMCA occupation category and involve tasks tied to a recognized credential or technical specialty. Generic assembly or unskilled labor descriptions typically do not qualify. Roles involving certified trade skills, specialized machinery operation, or quality inspection tied to a technical diploma have a stronger case at the border or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship for manufacturing compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start the process any time of year and get a decision at the border the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS petition approval. For Canadian manufacturing professionals with the right credentials, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face an annual TN allocation but still avoid the H-1B lottery.
What documents do I need to bring to the border or consulate for a TN manufacturing role?
You need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a signed employer support letter detailing your duties and wage, proof of your relevant credentials such as trade certificates or technical diplomas, and any prior employment records that establish your specialty. Mexicans also need a DS-160 confirmation and appointment documentation. CBP officers for Canadians review all of this at the port of entry, so organization matters.
How do I find manufacturing employers that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most manufacturing job postings do not mention TN sponsorship directly, which means you often waste time applying before discovering the employer won't support the visa process. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas, including manufacturing roles, so you can identify companies already equipped to hire Canadian and Mexican workers without starting from scratch on each application.
Can my TN status as a Manufacturing Laborer be renewed, and is there a limit?
TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed an unlimited number of times as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and the role continues to meet TN standards. For renewal, your employer prepares a new support letter documenting your continued eligibility, which you present at the U.S. port of entry (for Canadians) or U.S. consulate (for Mexicans). There is no built-in path from TN to permanent residence, so if long-term immigration is your goal, you would need a separate petition process.
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