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.  

Working at Abbott  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:  

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . 

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 challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry 

To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team 

Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication 

The Position

Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Region Lausanne | Home-office based

Abbott AG, based in Baar (Switzerland), is currently hiring a Field Service Engineer / Service Technician (m/f/d) for the Core Lab Division, covering the Lausanne region and Western Switzerland.

This position is home-office based in the Lausanne area.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the technical expert for Abbott’s laboratory diagnostic instruments and automation systems and the main technical contact for our customers on site.

What you will do:

Install laboratory instruments at customer sitesPerform safety checks and preventive maintenanceTroubleshoot instruments and reagentsTrain users and perform customer instructionsCarry out hardware and software updatesPlan and execute scheduled maintenance visitsSupport sales colleagues during joint customer visitsManage spare parts independently

What we are looking for:

Degree in Biomedical Engineering
or completed technical training in medical technology, electronics or electromechanics or similar educationConfident use of modern IT systems; basic network knowledge is an advantageStrong communication skills and customer-oriented mindsetStructured, solution-driven way of workingGood English skills (spoken and written – internal communication, documentation)Fluent French (daily customer communication)Willingness to travel within Switzerland, including occasional multi-day assignments

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. 

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