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Field Service Engineer – Austin, Victoria
Location
Texas
Posted
122 days ago
Salary
$26 - $53 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Field Service Engineer – Austin, Victoria
Abbott
• Complete installations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on assigned instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with quality standards. • Diagnose technical problems across multiple complex instruments, document resolutions accurately, and close service calls within defined timelines. • Manage customer issues from start to resolution or escalation, deliver superior service, and build strong relationships through proactive communication. • Plan and prioritize service visits, maintain accurate inventory, and support on-call rotation, after-hour coverage, and travel for training or critical account support. • Follow all regulatory, quality system, and laboratory safety guidelines during service activities; maintain accurate documentation for audits.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in Engineering or Laboratory Technology.
- The ability to travel 75% within the assigned territory.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with laboratory instrumentation.
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and remote computing tools (VPN, remote troubleshooting).
Benefits
- 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 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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