JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott 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 AbbottAt 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 industryTo become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated teamFlat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communicationThe PositionField Service Engineer – Laboratory Diagnostics (m/f/d)Region Lausanne | Home-office basedAbbott 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 sites
Perform safety checks and preventive maintenance
Troubleshoot instruments and reagents
Train users and perform customer instructions
Carry out hardware and software updates
Plan and execute scheduled maintenance visits
Support sales colleagues during joint customer visits
Manage spare parts independently
What we are looking for:
Degree in Biomedical Engineering
or completed technical training in medical technology, electronics or electromechanics or similar education * Confident use of modern IT systems; basic network knowledge is an advantage
Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset
Structured, solution-driven way of working
Good 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Field ServicesDIVISION: CRLB Core LabLOCATION: Switzerland Baar : Neuhofstrasse 23ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable
