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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our diagnostic solutions are utilized in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions, ranging from heart attacks to blood disorders, 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’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.
- A company recognized as a great place to 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer (FSE) supporting Abbott Molecular by delivering primary‑level instrument field service to customers, field sales partners, and technical support teams.
- This is a field‑based remote role.
- The role covers the territory of Northern New Jersey, Long Island, and New York City.
- Qualified candidates must be located within the territory.
What You’ll Work On
- Provide front‑line field service and technical support for Abbott Molecular diagnostic instrument systems within an assigned territory.
- Install, verify, maintain, and repair instrument systems in customer laboratory environments.
- Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and hardware/software upgrades.
- Troubleshoot system issues remotely and on‑site to ensure reliable instrument performance.
- Develop technical expertise across current and new Molecular instrument platforms.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate service and call documentation.
- Support customers through training, demonstrations, and technical consultations.
- Collaborate with service leadership and field teams; share feedback to improve service documentation and processes.
- Participate in service meetings, training sessions, and provide backup support outside the assigned territory as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Life Sciences, or Molecular Science
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical, software‑controlled instrument systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset
- Ability to document service work accurately and follow quality and compliance procedures
- Proficiency with PC‑based software and standard business tools (MS Word, Excel, Access)
- Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Willingness to travel 75%+ as business needs require
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of field service experience supporting electromechanical instruments
- Experience with motion control, mechanical alignment, and hardware fabrication basics
- Familiarity with laboratory tools such as multimeters and data acquisition equipment
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$26.50 – $53.00/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Support Services
DIVISION:
AMD Molecular
LOCATION:
United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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 basis
Abbott 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.pdf
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