Field Service Engineer II - Baton Rouge, LA

Abbott Laboratories; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,933,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is hiring a Field Service Engineer II for the Diagnostics Division to support the Baton Rouge, LA territory. This is a remote, field-based role responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting diagnostic instruments while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years in engineering or lab technology, and willing to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of Engineering or Laboratory Technology experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain diagnostic systems and ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple instruments.
• Own customer satisfaction and manage issues from start to resolution.
• Plan visits, manage inventory, and support on-call rotations.
• Ensure regulatory, quality, and lab safety compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Achieve service sales and KPI targets.
• Pursue continuous improvement with remote support tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication skills

Computer skills

Remote troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

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.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• 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.

• 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

• This position is remote.

• Territory: Baton Rouge, LA. The incumbent can live within the territory.

• Travel up to 25%.

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.

We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer II within our Diagnostics Division. This is a field-based, remote role that covers the Baton Rouge, LA territory.

As a Field Service Engineer II, you’ll support customers as a trusted technical expert, responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting diagnostic instruments while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage your territory, resolve complex issues, and partner cross-functionally to deliver exceptional service and achieve business goals. Your work ensures reliable diagnostics that directly impact patient care.

What You’ll Work On

• Install and Maintain Diagnostic Systems: Complete installations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on assigned instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with quality standards.

• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Diagnose technical problems across multiple complex instruments, document resolutions accurately, and close service calls within defined timelines.

• Own Customer Satisfaction: Manage customer issues from start to resolution or escalation, deliver superior service, and build strong relationships through proactive communication.

• Manage Territory Effectively: Plan and prioritize service visits, maintain accurate inventory, and support on-call rotation, after-hour coverage, and travel for training or critical account support.

• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Follow all regulatory, quality system, and laboratory safety guidelines during service activities; maintain accurate documentation for audits.

• Collaborate and Mentor: Partner with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and provide guidance to other Field Service Representatives to strengthen team capability.

• Achieve Business Metrics: Meet targets for service sales, cost of service, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned accounts.

• Continuous Improvement: Utilize remote support tools to maximize instrument uptime and maintain certifications through ongoing training and development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• 2-5 years of experience in Engineering or Laboratory Technology.

• Ability to travel 25% within the assigned territory.

Experience Preferred:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with laboratory instrumentation

• Ability to work independent and thrive in team environments

• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and remote computing tools (VPN, remote troubleshooting)

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $26.50 – $53.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.