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.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health.We’realways looking towards the future,anticipatingchanges in medical science and technology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.You’llalso 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 high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Savestudent debtprogramand FreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position isremote
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Travel up to 50%.
Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
We’rehiring aSenior Field Service Engineerwithin ourDiagnostics Divisionfor a field‑based, remote role supporting the Los Angeles territory. The incumbent mayresideanywhere within the territory of Los Angeles, CA
In this role, you will serve as asenior‑level technical expertsupporting advanced diagnostic instrumentation and complex systems, including laboratory automation. The position requiresstrong,independent problem‑solving skills, deep technicalexpertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers in a fast‑paced field environment.
As atrusted advisor and escalation resource, the Senior Field Service Engineer ensuresoptimalinstrument performance, regulatory compliance, andhigh levelsof customer satisfaction whilerepresentingthe organization at the highest technical level.
Shift:
Monday to Friday
3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
WhatYou’llWork On
Install,maintain, repair, and upgrade complex diagnostic instruments and automation systems to ensureoptimalperformance and uptime.
Perform advanced troubleshooting of hardware, software, and system‑level issues; independently resolve complex service challenges.
Serve as a technical escalation point for critical customer issues and complex service situations.
Build andmaintainstrong customer relationships through proactive communication and expert technical guidance.
Own and manage the assigned territory, prioritizing service activities to meet customer and business requirements.
Ensure all service activitiescomply withAbbott quality systems, regulatory standards, and laboratory safety requirements.
Accurately document service activities, resolutions, and compliance‑related records.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Applications, Technical Support, and Engineering teams to support customer success.
Provide technical mentoring and informal guidance to Field Service Engineers and peers as needed.
Utilize remote diagnostic tools and digital technologies to maximize instrument uptime and service efficiency.
Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing technical training.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experiencerequired
Minimum5 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer
Ability to travel locally up to95%and long‑distance up to25%
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Medical Technology
Experience supportinglaboratory instrumentation and automationin a clinical or diagnostic environment.
Additional Skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability with laboratory instrumentation, including automation.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in team‑based service environments.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet‑based tools, VPN, and remote troubleshooting systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in customer‑facing technical environments.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills supporting professional customer and cross‑functional interactions.
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$31.75 – $63.55/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Support Services
CRLB Core Lab
United States of America : Remote
Standard
Yes, 50 % of the Time
No
Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basisAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews.
We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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