Lab Instrument Service Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI seeks a dedicated team member to diagnose, repair and maintain enterprise laboratory instruments and automation systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime while ensuring GDP and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have engineering/tech background with hands-on experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics or related field OR Associate degree with 2 years relevant experience OR HS diploma with 4 years relevant experience
• Experience interpreting mechanical parts and assembly drawings
• Experience with electrical circuits and measurement tools such as multimeters
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and resolve failures on instrumentation and automation systems in the laboratory
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration events to ensure reliability and performance
• Document service activities per GDP and regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, ISO, CLIA)
• Develop technical expertise and train others; collaborate with teams and vendors
• Draft and revise procedures to optimize workflows and quality

Skills

Field service

Electrical diagrams

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering/Technology or related field

2 years relevant experience with Associate degree

4+ years relevant experience with HS diploma

Tools

Multi-meters

Electrical analyzers

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI seeks a dedicated team member to diagnose, repair and maintain enterprise laboratory instruments and automation systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime while ensuring GDP and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have engineering/tech background with hands-on experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and vendors.