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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan 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 bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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
The Field Service Engineer (FSE) will support Abbott Molecular sales growth by delivering a primary level of instrument field service needed to support customers field sales and the Technical Support Team. The FSE will consistently engage in field service activities related to Abbott Molecular instrument systems. The FSE should also be able to apply a basic level of engineering theory to understand root cause issues/problems and apply their solutions to those issues/problems. Service-related activities and findings must be well-documented into the Abbott Molecular call management database which is part of the Abbott Molecular Quality System.
Position Location:
- Qualified candidates must current reside in or near Atlanta Georgia
What Youll Work On
- Responsibleforimplementingandmaintainingtheeffectivenessofthequalitysystem.
- ProvidesystemtechnicalsupportforAbbottMolecularinstrumentsystemsthatare locatedinaUSorCanadiangeographicterritory.
- ProvideondemandfrontlinefieldservicesupporttoAbbottMolecularcustomers.
- Installandverifyproperoperationofinstrumentsystemsinacustomerdiagnostic laboratorysetting.
- Performscheduledpreventativemaintenanceinterventionsthatincludecalibration hardwareorsoftwareupgradesandverifyworkcompleted. Becomeatechnicalsubjectmatterexpertoncurrentandnewinstrumentproducts.
- Troubleshootinstrumentsystemproblemsthroughtelephonesupportlogfile readingoron-siteclientvisitations.
- Maintainarepairpartsinventoryandprovideinputonpartsusagerelatedtofailures.
- Activelyparticipatinginareaorworldwideconferencecallsservicesummitsexpert meetingsandworkshops.
- Providingbackupservicesupportoutsideofassignedterritoryasneeded.
- ProvidetechnicalsupportatAbbotttradeshowssalesdemonstrationsand customersites.
- Maintainingandmanagingyourownsparepartsfieldserviceinventorykits accordingtodefinedproceduresandservicerecommendations.
- Createandmaintainservicerecordsanddocumentsusingacallmanagement system.
- Providefeedbackandcommunicationtoenhancetechnicalservicedocumentsand bulletinsthatwillbeusedbyotherfieldservicepersonnel.
- Providecommunicationupdatestotheservicemanagerandotherservicestaff colleagues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelorsdegreeintechnicaldiscipline:EngineeringElectronicsLifeSciencesor MolecularScience.
- Preferredis2years experienceinfieldservice andtroubleshooting electromechanicalsoftware-controlledinstrumentsystems.
- Abilitytotroubleshootandrepairelectromechanicalinstrumentsystems.
- Excellentcommunicationskills-includingbothverbalandwritten.
- Payattentiontodetailsandstrivefortechnicalexcellenceinyourwork.
- Listentothecustomerunderstandeachservicesituationandprovidearesponse thatmeetsorexceedscustomerexpectations.
- Candemonstrateproperetiquetteandempathyforeachcustomer interaction.
- AbilitytoworkwithotherinternalAbbottcross functionalgroupsincludingsystem applicationspecialistsandfieldsalesrepresentatives.
- Abilitytodocumentworkperformedandbewellorganized.
- Abilitytounderstandandtroubleshootsoftware-basedPCprogramsAbilitytousestandardapplicationsoftwaresuchasLotusNotesMSWordExcel andAccess.
- Abilitytooperatelaboratoryinstrumentationincludingmulti-metersanddata acquisitionequipment.
- Comprehendunderstandandmaintainqualitycomplianceinitiativesand proceduresthatareusedwithintheorganization.
- Understandingthefabricationofpartselectromechanicalmotioncontroland mechanicalalignmentisessential.
- Theindividualinthispositionmustbeabletoworkwellwithothersanddemonstrate properetiquetteandcommunicationskillsinallsituations.
- Theindividualneedstobe adaptabletochangingprioritiesanddemands.
- Must be willing to travel 75% to support business demand inside and outside assigned territory.
- Must have a valid drivers license in the state the candidate currently resides.
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The base pay for this position is
$26.35 $52.65/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:
United States > Alpharetta : 3650 Mansell Road
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
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) 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)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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