Summary
Abbott is a global healthcare leader whose Diagnostics Division provides diagnostic solutions used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics. The Field Service Engineer II installs, maintains, and troubleshoots diagnostic instruments, manages a service territory, resolves customer issues, and ensures compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, performance tracking, and ongoing technical development.
Responsibilities
- Complete installations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on assigned instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with quality standards
- Diagnose technical problems across multiple complex instruments, document resolutions accurately, and close service calls within defined timelines
- Manage customer issues from start to resolution or escalation, deliver superior service, and build strong relationships through proactive communication
- Plan and prioritize service visits, maintain accurate inventory, and support on-call rotation, after-hour coverage, and travel for training or critical account support
- Follow all regulatory, quality system, and laboratory safety guidelines during service activities; maintain accurate documentation for audits
- Partner with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and provide guidance to other Field Service Representatives to strengthen team capability
- Meet targets for service sales, cost of service, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned accounts
- Utilize remote support tools to maximize instrument uptime and maintain certifications through ongoing training and development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 2-5 years of experience in Engineering or Laboratory Technology
- Ability to travel **25**% within the assigned territory
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
- Territory: Pittsburgh, PA The incumbent can live within the Pittsburgh, PA
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to work independently and thrive in team environments
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and remote computing tools (VPN, remote troubleshooting)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 2-5 years of experience in Engineering or Laboratory Technology
- Ability to travel **25**% within the assigned territory
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
- Territory: Pittsburgh, PA The incumbent can live within the Pittsburgh, PA
Nice to Haves
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to work independently and thrive in team environments
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and remote computing tools (VPN, remote troubleshooting)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- 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 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.
- This position is remote.
- Ongoing training and development.