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Engineering Internship Program (Chemical, Electromechanical, Data science, AI)

Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica Full-time

Posted 30 Oct 2026 · Engineering

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Job Description Position Objective: Provide advanced university students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and develop professional skills through participation in real projects, operational support, research, and continuous improvement within leading companies in the medical technology, healthcare, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and business sectors. Main Responsibilities: Carry out relevant tasks and projects in the assigned area (engineering, quality, processes, research, supply chain, laboratory, etc.) Support continuous improvement initiatives, process analysis, and compliance with internal and external regulations (quality, EHS, good manufacturing/documentation practices). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in meetings, trainings, and development activities. Perform data analysis, information management, technical documentation, and reporting (commonly includes advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, and other systems). Support laboratory testing, sample/data collection and processing, protocol preparation, and technical documentation for experimental or regulatory areas. Qualifications General Requirements: Active university student (with at least 50% of study plan completed) in one of the following areas:Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electromechanical, Electronic, Data Science, AI). Maintain active student status and insurance policies as required by law and company policies. Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (B2). Portuguese is a plus for certain roles. Strong Microsoft Office skills (advanced Excel commonly required). Ethical commitment, teamwork skills, initiative, adaptability, effective communication, organizational ability, and attention to detail. Duration & Benefits: Duration: 6 months with possible extension. On site- Administrative Schedule. Monthly financial incentive, transportation and meal support. Professional mentorship, development of technical and soft skills, networking, and potential employment opportunities upon completion of the internship. Participation in impactful projects and direct interaction with international teams. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.  US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
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HTMLData analysisPower BIExcel

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  • Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica

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