Field Service Instrumentation and Automation Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks an Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and instrumentation for diagnostic and pharmaceutical systems. In this field-based role, you’ll perform calibrations, repairs, and preventive maintenance, support system upgrades and validations, and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, train end users, and help optimize system performance—contributing directly

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting automation and instrumentation systems.
• Perform calibrations, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Support system upgrades and validations and ensure GMP/quality compliance.
• Train end users and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate and maintain automation systems on diagnostics and pharma equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation in field-based environments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and validations to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and train end users.
• Optimize system performance and support upgrades.

Skills

Instrumentation

Automation

Calibration

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

GMP compliance

Job description

Abbott Laboratories seeks an Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and instrumentation for diagnostic and pharmaceutical systems. In this field-based role, you’ll perform calibrations, repairs, and preventive maintenance, support system upgrades and validations, and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, train end users, and help optimize system performance—contributing directly to Abbott’s mission of improving global health through innovative technologies.