Field Technical Engineer

Abbott; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Field Technical Engineer to provide expert clinical and technical support for Electrophysiology (EP) technologies across the UK. You will deliver training to healthcare professionals, maintain current EP knowledge, and support the sales team with technical expertise during customer engagements.

The role requires a degree in engineering or life sciences, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel extensively (about 70%).

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrophysiology or cardiac therapies preferred.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 70%).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support for EP procedures across territories.
• Deliver product training to healthcare professionals on Abbott EP technologies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EP therapies and market developments.
• Support sales with technical expertise during customer engagements.
• Assist with product development programs and post-market activities when required.
• Monitor and report product incidents per quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Biomedical engineering

Medical devices

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience in medical devices

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity Abbott is seeking a Field Technical Engineer to provide expert clinical and technical support for Electrophysiology (EP) technologies across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support for Electrophysiology procedures across assigned territories.
• Deliver product training and education to healthcare professionals on Abbott EP technologies and applications.
• Maintain expert knowledge of current and emerging Electrophysiology therapies, technologies, and market developments.
• Support the sales organization by providing technical expertise during customer engagements and account development activities.
• Assist with product development programs and post-market clinical activities when required.
• Monitor and report product incidents and adverse events in accordance with Abbott quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze competitive technologies and provide feedback to support business and marketing initiatives.
• Represent Abbott at conferences, exhibitions, and educational events.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, clinical, and ethical requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience within the medical device industry, preferably in Electrophysiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management, or related clinical specialties.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology, particularly electrophysiology.
• Familiarity with catheterization laboratory and operating room environments.
• Experience using programmable medical devices and software-based medical systems.
• Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 70%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Electrophysiology or Cardiac Rhythm Management.
• Knowledge of hospital purchasing and capital equipment approval processes.
• Experience supporting clinical studies and research initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Customer focus
• Technical expertise
• Training and education delivery
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving
• Communication and influencing skills
• Ethical decision making
• Quality and compliance focus
• Self-management and continuous learning

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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