Remote Automation Specialist - Lab Automation Expert

Abbott Laboratories; Pleasanton (CA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an Automation Technical Specialist for the Core Diagnostics division in the United States. This field-based remote role provides technical leadership for automation hardware implementations in large clinical laboratories and partners with customers and field teams to deploy solutions and resolve complex challenges.

You will lead onsite activities, coordinate projects with multiple stakeholders, and deliver hands-on training while supporting launches and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Automation Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Technical Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting, servicing, troubleshooting, implementing, or maintaining automation systems.
• Ability to travel up to 100% and maintain access to a major airport.
• Experience working in customer-facing environments and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for automation hardware solution implementations in large core labs.
• Lead onsite implementation activities: equipment receipt, site readiness, placement, assembly, testing, and verification.
• Coordinate projects with customers, PMs, lab leadership, field service teams, contractors, vendors, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Resolve complex inquiries and provide advanced troubleshooting through the lifecycle.
• Deliver automation product training and technical guidance to field staff.
• Support post-implementation escalations and provide SME for complex issues.
• Travel up to 100% across the United States to support projects.

Skills

Automation hardware

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an Automation Technical Specialist for the Core Diagnostics division in the United States. This field-based remote role provides technical leadership for automation hardware implementations in large clinical laboratories and partners with customers and field teams to deploy solutions and resolve complex challenges.

You will lead onsite activities, coordinate projects with multiple stakeholders, and deliver hands-on training while supporting launches and