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Automation Engineer 1 CR (Temporary 12 months)

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site

Entry level$2.9B raised

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de Funciones y Responsabilidades: Diseñar y desarrollar los sistemas de control automático de nuevos dispositivos y equipos automatizados para mejorar los procesos de manu…

Skills: PLC Programming, HMI Design, SCADA Systems, Robotics, Electrical Diagramming

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Project Manager

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site

Mid level$73M raised

What you’ll be doing: Maintain a centralized portfolio view across all experience teams — connecting individual releases back to strategic initiatives and providing leadership with a single source of truth for delivery h…

Skills: Project Management, Program Management, Delivery Management, Jira, Release Management

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Software Engineer (Teradyne, Costa Rica)

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site

Senior

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right…

Skills: C++, Object Oriented Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, STL Library, MFC Library

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Software/Electronics Engineer (Teradyne, Costa Rica)

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site

Senior

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right…

Skills: C++, Object Oriented Programming, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Visual Studio, STL Library

Smith+Nephew logoSmith+Nephew

Specialist – Statistical/Clinical Programming (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · Hybrid

Mid level

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Founded in 1856, Smith+Nephew is one of the longest-established medical device companies in the world, and has been t…

Skills: Statistical Programming, Clinical Programming, SAS, Medidata Rave, CDISC Standards

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine logoJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Product Manager - GTM Technology Platforms

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · Hybrid

Senior

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less in…

Skills: Agile Product Development, Analytical Reasoning, Collaboration, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking

Teradyne logoTeradyne

Software Engineer (Teradyne, Costa Rica)

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site

Senior

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right…

Skills: Software Quality Assurance, C++, Object Oriented Programming, MS Visual Studio, Git

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Automation Engineer 1 CR (Temporary 12 months)

Hologic, Inc.

Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica • On-site

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  • Full-time, Temporary
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Spanish

Responsibilities

Design and develop automatic control systems for new devices and automated equipment to improve manufacturing processes. This includes creating electrical and pneumatic diagrams, programming PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, and providing technical support for equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electromedicine Engineering with no prior experience required. Proficiency in English (B1) and knowledge of programming languages like C++, Python, and PLC logic is desired.

Full job description

  • Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de Funciones y Responsabilidades:

 

  • Diseñar y desarrollar los sistemas de control automático de nuevos dispositivos y equipos automatizados para mejorar los procesos de manufactura. 
  • Crear sistemas de verificación y prueba automatizados para asegurar la calidad y fiabilidad de los dispositivos médicos y demás suplementos.
  • Desarrollar especificaciones y documentación detallada para el diseño del sistema de control.
  • Asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones de seguridad y estándares de calidad relevantes.
  • Generar diagramas eléctricos y neumáticos, crear sus respaldos correspondientes, compartirlos con el equipo de diseño y a quien así lo requiera para su inclusión en los planos generales y su respectivo respaldo en el sistema de calidad.
  • Selección de dispositivos, partes y equipos automatizados tomando en cuenta la lista estandarizada de marcas, requerimientos del proyecto, nuevas tecnologías, espacio asignado y demás alcances y limitaciones brindados por el cliente y/o los diferentes departamentos como calidad, ingenieria de procesos y salud ocupacional.
  • Realizar o coordinar el armado y cableado de paneles eléctricos y de control. 
  • Realizar o coordinar la programación avanzada de los dispositivos y equipos automatizados de cada proyecto asignado, incluyendo, pero no limitado a PLCs (Controladores Lógicos Programables), HMI (Interfaz Hombre-Máquina), sistemas SCADA (Supervisión, Control y Adquisición de Datos), Controladores de motores, sistema de pruebas de fugas, robots, sistemas de visión.
  • Proporcionar los respaldos de software de todos los elementos programables, así como la información necesaria para restablecer los sistemas en caso de fallo.
  • Colaborar con gerentes de proyecto, otros ingenieros y equipos multifuncionales para asegurar la finalización del proyecto dentro del plazo y presupuesto establecidos.
  • Proporcionar capacitación y soporte técnico al personal sobre la operación y mantenimiento de sistemas automatizados.
  • Integrar nuevos sistemas de automatización con la infraestructura de tecnologías de operación (OT) existente.
  • Realizar pruebas rigurosas y depuración para asegurar un despliegue y funcionalidad sin problemas.
  • Verificar que todas las actividades de automatización cumplan con los estándares de la industria y regulaciones de seguridad de maquinaria aplicables.
  • Brindar soporte en validaciones de software relacionadas a equipos tanto desarrollados a lo interno como subcontratados a integradores externos.
  • Brindar soporte en la resolución de fallos y mejoras a equipos automatizados de manufactura, facilidades, calidad y demás departamentos que lo requieran de HOLOGIC CR, adicionalmente a equipos de HOLOGIC.INC presentes en las facilidades de los suplidores, así como en las diferentes plantas de HOLOGIC en caso de ser requeridos. 
  • Mantenerse actualizado con las últimas tendencias tecnológicas en ingeniería de control, automatización industrial e industria 4.0.
  • Contribuir a la mejora continua de los sistemas y prácticas de control automatizado.

 

  • Qualifications / Cualificaciones: 

 

  • Fuertes habilidades de resolución de problemas y análisis.
  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo para colaborar con equipos multifuncionales.
  • Aprendizaje proactivo buscando recursos como tutoriales en línea, foros de programación y documentación.
  • Orientación a metas y alcanzar resultados.
  • Organización y planeamiento.

 

  • Education / Educación: 

 

  • Grado Universitario: Bachillerato Universitario en Ingeniería en Electrónica, Ingeniería Eléctrica, Ingenieria en Mecatrónica o Ingenieria en Electromedicina. 

 

  • Experience / Experiencia: No requiere experiencia previa

 

  • Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento Especializado (Preferible): 

 

  • Capacitaciones en Industria 4.0, Robótica, Seguridad de maquinaria, conocimiento de regulación de la FDA para récords electrónicos 21 CFR Part 11.

 

  • Languages  required for the position / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto: 

 

  • Español/Ingles B1   

 

  • Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido (Preferible):

 

  • Tener dominio en los siguientes lenguajes de programación: C++, Python, LabView.
  • Conocimiento de lenguajes de programación de PLC: Escalera, texto estructurado, bloques y diagramas de funciones secuenciales.
  • Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, bases de datos de SQL.

Related keywords

Industry 4.0RoboticsFDA 21 CFR Part 11PLCHMISCADAC++PythonLabViewSQLMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelLadder LogicStructured TextFunction Block DiagramsSequential Function Charts

About Hologic, Inc.

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The Science of Sure

Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Marlborough, MA
LinkedIn followers
308,633
Total funding
$2.9B

We’re an innovative medical technology company whose purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. While we discover and develop groundbreaking products and services that benefit everyone, we are especially passionate about those that advance women’s health and well-being. This allows us to be a company that prospers, grows and empowers women to experience healthier lives. None of this would be possible without the talent, skills and aspirations of our employees. Their expertise and dedication to developing and sharing more robust, science-based certainty drives our increasingly global presence, as well as a pipeline that responds to the unmet health and wellness needs of women, families and communities. What powers our growth across Breast & Skeletal Health, Diagnostic Solutions, and GYN Surgical Solutions is also what differentiates us: the exceptional and clinically proven ability of our products to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better. This clinical superiority creates high expectations, which we fulfill by always challenging ourselves to improve health through better technology, education and market access. Our goal is to minimize doubt and maximize the confidence our customers and their patients have in their decisions and diagnoses. We work toward this goal every day, always aware that in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, we must continually earn the trust of our customers and their patients. By focusing on women’s health while still delivering health benefits to everyone, we are setting a new standard of excellence that is strengthened by purpose, driven by passion and brought to life by our promise of more certain early detection and better health outcomes. To view our community guidelines, visit: www.hologic.com/social-media

Offices: 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752, US · 10210 Genetic Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, US · Crewe Road, Manchester, England M23 9HZ, GB

Breast & Skeletal HealthDiagnosticand GYN Surgical SolutionsHealth DiagnosticsHealth CareBiotechnologyWomen's
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How many Software jobs are open in Alajuela, Costa Rica right now?

There are currently 7 open software positions in Alajuela, Costa Rica listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Software roles in Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Companies currently hiring include Teradyne, Clicklease, Hologic, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Smith+Nephew, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Software jobs in Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Yes — 2 of the 7 open software positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 2 hybrid).

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