COOP Student - Engineering
Abbott
Summary
This is a Pipeline requisition to source students' candidates for the UR Program in Puerto Rico for August 2026 or January 2027.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a Pipeline requisition to source students' candidates for the UR Program in Puerto Rico for August 2026 or January 2027.
The positions will be located in our Abbott Sites in Arecibo, Barceloneta and Caguas.
The incumbents will provide support to Abbott Plants in the Technical Support area providing services based on knowledge acquired during engineering classes.
General requirement(s)
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge in utilization of software, such as: spreadsheet in Excel, Word, ER and PC literate.
- Available to work overtime and weekends, if necessary.
Education requirement(s)
- Senior (4th or 5th year) in Mechanical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering student
- Minimum GPA 3.0
Requirements
- Senior (4th or 5th year) in Mechanical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering student
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge in utilization of software, such as: spreadsheet in Excel, Word, ER and PC literate
- Available to work overtime and weekends, if necessary
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.